English / word
apology
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful; a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
In context
01
He wrote a sincere letter of apology for his rude behavior.
02
The company issued a formal public apology to its customers.
Synonyms
excuse,regret,admission
Antonyms
denial,defiance,justification
Collocations
offer an apology,sincere apology,formal apology