Another word for excuse

Verb

To grant forgiveness to or for

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forgive-and-forget

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To show to be just, right, or valid

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make a case for

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To free from an obligation or duty

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Another word for excuse

Noun

An explanation offered to justify an action or make it better understood

pretext
plea

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A statement of acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon

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The act or an instance of forgiving

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Another word for excuse

Noun

An explanation

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A pretended reason

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Another word for excuse

Verb

Idioms:

a poor excuse for

make one's excuses

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