Another word for apology
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These nouns denote a statement that excuses or defends something, such as a past action or a policy: arguments that constituted an apology for capital punishment; published an apologia expounding her version of the events; a defense based on ignorance of the circumstances; an untenable justification for police brutality.
Another word for apologynoun
A statement of acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon:excuse, mea culpa, regret (used in plural). See regret
A statement that justifies or defends something, such as a past action or policy:apologetic, apologia, defense, justification, vindication. See attack