apology

[uh-pol-uh-jee] / əˈpɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

offering of remorse, regret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledgment admission amends atonement concession confession excuse explanation justification plea redress reparation

STRONG

defense extenuation mitigation vindication

WEAK

mea culpa

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial refusal repudiation

WEAK

accusation censure charge complaint condemnation criticism defiance indictment

Example Sentences

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"I always think of my mother coming back from the original inquest - she was a bit naive expecting an apology or something," Gargan said after the inquest concluded.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

And again he concluded with an apology, addressing the court, his family and friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Before the attack, Allen wrote an apology letter to his friends, colleagues, and family.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

The apology was first published by the local community newspaper Tumbler RidgeLines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I wouldn’t get any apology when someone stepped on me, just insults.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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