v. 1 beg or ask pardon, express regret(s), feel sorry or regretful or remorse(ful) You needn't apologize for sneezing 2 make or give excuses or explanation(s), defend, justify, vindicate, espouse You don't have to apologize for her
APOLOGIZE
Meaning of APOLOGIZE in English
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