ask forgiveness

VERB

apologize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atone confess retract withdraw

STRONG

crawl purge square

WEAK

admit guilt ask pardon beg pardon bow to clear oneself cop a plea cop out excuse oneself get down on knees give satisfaction make amends make reparations make up for make up with offer compensation offer excuse say one is sorry

Antonyms

WEAK

defy

Example Sentences

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Choosing, almost every time, to paint first and ask forgiveness later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

When she was on her deathbed, it fell to Weinstein to ask forgiveness for the family taking away her car keys once she could no longer drive safely.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024

“But today, on this day of remembrance, I ask forgiveness for the clear failure to act in the face of this crime against humanity,” he added.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2023

“I offer my condolences, and I ask forgiveness for all the victims.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

Originally, we planned to ask Mr. Neely if we could use his window after school on Monday, but Twig shook her head and said sagely, “Better to ask forgiveness than permission.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

ask forgiveness

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