— apologizer , n.
/euh pol"euh juyz'/ , v.i. , apologized, apologizing .
1. to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
Also, esp. Brit., apologise .
[ 1590-1600; APOLOG(Y) + -IZE ]