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apology
[ uh-pol-uh-jee ]
noun
- a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another:
He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook.
- a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine.
Synonyms:
- (initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death.
- an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift:
The tramp wore a sad apology for a hat.
apology
/ əˈɒəɪ /
noun
- an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing
- a poor substitute or offering
- another word for apologia
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··DZ·· noun plural reapologies
- ···DZ·· noun plural superapologies
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of apology1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Mr Adams' solicitors wrote seeking an apology and compensation, but the BBC's lawyers rejected the remedies sought by Mr Adams.
Mr Adams' solicitors wrote seeking an apology and compensation.
Referring to two MPs who have been murdered in the UK in recent years, the trio added: "To the Amess and Cox families, we send our heartfelt apologies, we never intended to cause you hurt."
Speaking in the House of Lords, Labour's Baroness Hazarika offered an apology on behalf of the Muslim community for the "sickening, despicable, wicked acts" of child grooming gangs.
Former Chelsea striker Aluko has since apologised for her comments, but Wright said he "cannot accept" the apology and was "very disappointed" by what was said.
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