Associations to the word «Apology»

Wiktionary

APOLOGY, noun. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
APOLOGY, noun. A formal justification, defence.
APOLOGY, noun. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Dictionary definition

APOLOGY, noun. An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess".
APOLOGY, noun. A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly.
APOLOGY, noun. A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile".

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