ExcuseWordNet Explorer
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noun
a poor example
Words in this synset: apology
noun
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
noun
a short personal letter
noun
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
noun
the justification for some act or belief
noun
a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
verb
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
Words in this synset: condone
verb
stop blaming or grant forgiveness