Definition of Apology

1. Noun. An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone. "He wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"

Generic synonyms: Acknowledgement, Acknowledgment
Derivative terms: Apologetic, Apologise, Apologise, Apologize

2. Noun. A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly.
Exact synonyms: Apologia
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Vindication
Derivative terms: Apologetic, Apologise, Apologist

3. Noun. A poor example. "A poor excuse for an automobile"
Exact synonyms: Excuse
Generic synonyms: Example, Illustration, Instance, Representative

Definition of Apology

1. n. Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's Apology for Christianity.

2. v. i. To offer an apology.

Definition of Apology

1. Noun. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). ¹

2. Noun. A formal justification, defence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Apology

1. an expression of regret for some error or offense [n -GIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apology

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apologists
apologizable
apologization
apologize
apologized
apologizer
apologizers
apologizes
apologizin'
apologizing
apologizingly
apologs
apologue
apologues
apology (current term)
apolunes
apolysis
apomecometer
apomecometers
apomecometry
apomeioses
apomeiosis
apomict
apomictic
apomictical
apomictically
apomicts
apomixes

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