OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 1875

apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
disculpa
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.
apología • disculpa • excusa
A formal justification, defence.
the Apology of Socrates
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