apologizing

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

excusing explaining fish story off-time song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

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The case ended with the IRS formally apologizing to Griffin and pledging to improve data security.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Macedo followed with thoughtful remarks while apologizing because her giggling son kept climbing into her arms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

On the 26th, Brundage got an email from Ipidea apologizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But Jones said she found herself apologizing to Bruccoleri for "criticising and belittling" her while in character.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I had a nightmare last night and I woke up sweating and apologizing.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

apologizing

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