Word Finder - apologizing

definition

(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

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My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.

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To express regret that a certain event has occurred.

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To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

I'm the one who should be apologizing - for dragging you into this.

Apologizing would do no good.

He gently painted the bump, apologizing when she winced at the pain.

But their wayward helper finally arrived, stomping off snow and apologizing profusely as the others began gathering their mountain of gear and leaving.

If anyone should be apologizing, it should be me, for letting you walk into danger.

If he's apologizing, let him do so in peace.

After apologizing for the late hour, she again thanked him for a great day.

Howie made a special note of thanking everyone for going along with his dream obsession, apologizing for hogging our time.

Here he was, apologizing on Julie's behalf, in the middle of the night.

Cynthia continued to utilize her camera, apologizing for her time-consuming perfectionism.

No. You aren't apologizing for her.

Hannah was apologizing for her pale features and dark-rimmed eyes.

You're sweet for coming over and apologizing.

I'm the one who should be apologizing.

He examined her, apologizing briefly when he caused pain.

Cato labours to express himself in an awkward and laconic epistle, apologizing for its length.

He had a sense of humor, apologizing to a visitor for not keep ing a pet raven.

It will publish a front page retraction apologizing for the " deep distress and acute embarrassment " it had caused her.

I am still, to this day, apologizing to my dear friend Pierre for dragging him out to witness such sacrilege.

And now, when one wants to smooth the thing over, some conceit prevents your apologizing, and you wish to make the whole affair public.

Apologizing is always a great first step in resolving a conflict, especially if the discussion degenerated into personal attacks.

If there was ever a time that I wanted to drink it was right before facing her personally and apologizing for my behavior, drinking, affair and other acts.

Al Sharpton's syndicated radio talk show apologizing again for his comments.

Before his sentencing, he performed over 1,000 hours of community service, hosted public speaking gigs against violence and repeatedly apologizing publicly for his actions.

Gerald claims that he hopes by coming forward with admitting and apologizing for the abuse, it can help mend his family and begin to bring them all back together.

I wrote her a letter apologizing and saying I didn't expect another chance or forgiveness.

After profusely apologizing, I continued to post daily recaps for those fellow fans who were interested (of which there were many).

Acknowledging and restating the issue you are apologizing for.

She screeched, and then beat the animal to death with a rock, apologizing to it the entire time.

Religion is always forgetting, or explaining away, or apologizing for these stories.