 apology |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone | |
| Examples: | "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" |
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| Related terms: | acknowledgment apologize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly | |
| Synonyms: | apologia | |
| Related terms: | defense apologize | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a poor example | |
| Synonyms: | excuse | |
| Examples: | "it was an apology for a meal" "a poor excuse for an automobile" |
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| Related terms: | example | |
| Similar spelling: |
apologue apologia apologize apologist apologise apologetic Aplysia Applegate Appaloosa |
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