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APOLOGIZE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word apologize. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word apologize. (close relations)
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apologise
verbv
verb

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

excuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

• a note explaining an absence

• a poor example

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant exemption or release to

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• ask for permission to be released from an engagement

• excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

rationalise
verbv
verb

• structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• think rationally; employ logic or reason

• remove irrational quantities from

• weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

rationalize
verbv
verb

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

• structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

• think rationally; employ logic or reason

• remove irrational quantities from

Best Hypernyms For APOLOGIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apologize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
defend support
Phrases (1)
fend for

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