Antonyms for apology
əˈpɒl ə dʒiapol·o·gy

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.7 / 3 votes

1. apologynoun

   A formal justification, defence.

   The Apology of Socrates.

   Synonyms:
   apologia

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. apology

   All these words express one's answer to a charge of wrong or error that is or might be made. Apology has undergone a remarkable change from its old sense of a valiant defense — as in Justin Martyr's Apologies for the Christian faith — to its present meaning of humble confession and concession. He who offers an apology admits himself, at least technically and seemingly, in the wrong. An apology is for what one has done or left undone; an excuse may be for what one proposes to do or leave undone as well; as, one sends beforehand his excuse for not accepting an invitation; if he should fail either to be present or to excuse himself, an apology would be in order. An excuse for a fault is an attempt at partial justification; as, one alleges haste as an excuse for carelessness. Confession is a full acknowledgment of wrong, generally of a grave wrong, with or without apology or excuse. Plea ranges in sense from a prayer for favor or pardon to an attempt at full vindication. Defense, exculpation, justification, and vindication are more properly antonyms than synonyms of apology in its modern sense, and should be so given, but for their connection with its historic usage. Compare CONFESS; DEFENSE.

   Antonyms:
   accusation, censure, charge, complaint, condemnation, imputation, injury, insult, offense, wrong

   Synonyms:
   acknowledgment, confession, defense, exculpation, excuse, justification, plea, vindication

   Preposition:
   An apology to the guest for the oversight would be fitting.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.8 / 4 votes

1. apology

   Antonyms:
   charge, imputation, impeachment, offense, incrimination, injury, accusation, wrong, insult

   Synonyms:
   defense, justification, plea, exculpation, excuse, vindication, acknowledgment, confession

Matched Categories

1. • Acknowledgment
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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. apologynoun

   an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

   "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"

   Synonyms:
   excuse, apologia

2. apology, apologianoun

   a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

   Synonyms:
   excuse, apologia

3. apology, excusenoun

   a poor example

   "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"

   Synonyms:
   excuse, exculpation, apologia, alibi, self-justification

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. apologynoun

   Synonyms:
   justification, extenuation, defense, vindication, amende honorable, makeshift, substitute, excuse

How to use apology in a sentence?

1. James Murphy:

   I've listened very carefully to Mr Kimura's statement of apology and found it very, very sincere, humble and revealing and this happens to be the first time that we've heard those words and they really touch you at the heart.

2. Samantha Ware:

   Samantha Ware spot on the show. Samantha Ware talked about how Samantha Ware has reign. And heres the thing : I completely understood that, and I was ready to be like, This is your show. Im not here to be disrespectful, but at that point, we were already past the respect and she was just abusing her power. GLEE STAR SAMANTHA MARIE WARE SEEMINGLY RESPONDS TO LEA MICHELES APOLOGY In her initial statement about Micheles behavior, Samantha Ware claimed that the star once threatened to s -- t in Wares wig, which she said took place during a screening on set. She had an issue because I had laughed [ when watching a scene ] and thats when the Im going to s -- t in your wig comment happened, said Samantha Ware, noting that Michele intentionally spoke loudly so others could hear. Some chuckled and some gasped. It was mortifying. The whole point was for her to embarrass me. People heard her, but no one was going to stand up to her. While Samantha Ware said it could have been unintentional, the comment was racially charged because, as she put it, black women historically are known for their wigs. Clockwise from left : Billy Lewis Jr., Laura Dreyfuss, Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, Becca Tobin, Noah Guthrie, Samantha Marie Ware and Marshall Williams in' Glee.' ( Ryan Murphy Productions/20th Century Fox Television) It was Micheles tweet in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that spurred Wares accusations. Michele has since issued a public apology for her behavior, saying :.

3. Michael Avenatti:

   I owe an apology to the pig for associating Giuliani with a pig.

4. Don Nafzinger:

   I accept their apology and just want my kid to be safe and treated like any other child with disabilities.

5. Samuel Butler:

   An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard only one side of the case. God has written all the books.

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