Associations to the word «Apology»
Noun
- Socrates
- Reparation
- Augsburg
- Rudd
- Plato
- Remorse
- Redress
- Forgiveness
- Libel
- Compensation
- Defamation
- Regret
- Intrusion
- Restitution
- Explanation
- Barclay
- Confession
- Excuse
- Necessary
- Inconvenience
- Acknowledgment
- Insult
- Reconciliation
- Justin
- Outburst
- Censure
- Embarrassment
- Comment
- Sincerity
- Justification
- Behalf
- Accusation
- Martyr
- Prompting
- Statement
- Remark
- Preface
- Offence
- Incident
- Politeness
- Nirvana
- Entreaty
- Catechism
- Eucharist
- Blunder
- Plea
- Nimitz
Adjective
Verb
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".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.