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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

Example Sentences

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The government settled that case, apologizing to Griffin without a resolution of that legal question.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is apologizing for his sharp criticism of a research paper that contradicted the White House’s messaging around tariffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

They are not apologizing for the amount of trauma that they are imposing.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

“I’m sorry,” I said, even though I wasn’t sure why I was apologizing.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

apologizing

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