An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). / A formal justification, defence.

Alternative form of non-apology

plural of non-apology apology

plural of apologizer

Agent noun of apologize: one who apologizes.

A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.

(obsolete) A teller of apologues.

(very rare, nonstandard) Action of apologizing; apology.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of apologize

(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends