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Meaning of apology

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

apology

Pronunciation:/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

  2. A formal justification, defence.

    Example: The Apology of Socrates.

    Synonyms:apologia

  3. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

    Example: a poor apology for a hotel room

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/apology

Related words

apologiaapologizesorryexcuserepentancepardonforgivenesscontrition