1. (noun)apology an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone Synonyms: excuse, apologia
2. (noun)apology, apologia a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly Synonyms: apology, excuse, apologia
3. (noun)apology, excuse a poor example Synonyms: apology, excuse, exculpation, apologia, alibi, self-justification
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'apology'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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 Synonyms: apology, acknowledgment, defense, excuse, plea, confession, exculpation, justification, vindication Antonyms: accusation, charge, condemnation, injury, offense, censure, complaint, imputation, insult, wrong