excuse
definition: a poor example
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
apology
definition: a note explaining an absence
example: I had to get my parents to write an excuse for me.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise
example: I kept finding excuses to stay.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
exculpation
definition: excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
condone
definition: serve as a reason or cause or justification of
example: Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work
speech part: verb
synonyms:
explain
definition: grant exemption or release to
example: Please excuse me from this class
speech part: verb
synonyms:
exempt
definition: ask for permission to be released from an engagement
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
beg off
definition: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
example:
speech part: verb
definition: accept an excuse for
example: Please excuse my dirty hands
speech part: verb
synonyms:
pardon