Synonyms for apologize
əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪzapol·o·gize

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1. apologize, apologiseverb

   acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

   "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"

   Synonyms:
   excuse, justify, rationalise, apologise, rationalize

2. apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationaliseverb

   defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

   "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"

   Synonyms:
   justify, condone, apologise, explain, relieve, prune, rationalize, excuse, beg off, vindicate, warrant, cut, let off, free, rationalise, exempt, absolve, pardon

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1. apologizeverb

   Synonyms:
   make an apology, offer an excuse, plead in defence or extenuation

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1. List of paraphrases for "apologize":

   apologise, apologizes, excuse, apology, apologies, disculpo, -apologize, excuses

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1. Jake Owen:

   So I walked over to him, and I was like, Hey Phil, you owe me f------ $29.99 ... for wasting four hours of my life with the s------- golf Ive ever seen, you guys hyped this whole thing up about this big match, you guys couldnt even make three birdies between the two of you. Im like, I want my$29.99 back and f------ apologize to me for some s----- golf.

2. Jason Lasecki:

   We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

3. Curt Miller:

   During last night's game, while arguing a call with an official, I made an inappropriate and offensive comment in reference to Liz Cambage's height and weight, i regret what I said in the heat of the moment and want to sincerely apologize to Liz Cambage and the entire Aces organization. I understand the gravity of my words and have learned from this.

4. President Caner:

   If Nike chooses to apologize to our troops and to our law enforcement officers, then - and only then - will TMU reconsider their brand, in the meanwhile, let us honor true heroes, those who protect us daily, some even sacrificing their own lives. They are the true heroes.

5. Belarusian Interior Minister Yuri Karaev:

   I want to take full responsibility and apologize in a humane way to these people... I'm not Belarusian Interior Minister Yuri Karaev and I don't want any violence.