Antonyms for apology
əˈpɒl ə dʒiapol·o·gy

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.7 / 3 votes

1. apologynoun

   A formal justification, defence.

   The Apology of Socrates.

   Synonyms:
   apologia

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. apology

   All these words express one's answer to a charge of wrong or error that is or might be made. Apology has undergone a remarkable change from its old sense of a valiant defense — as in Justin Martyr's Apologies for the Christian faith — to its present meaning of humble confession and concession. He who offers an apology admits himself, at least technically and seemingly, in the wrong. An apology is for what one has done or left undone; an excuse may be for what one proposes to do or leave undone as well; as, one sends beforehand his excuse for not accepting an invitation; if he should fail either to be present or to excuse himself, an apology would be in order. An excuse for a fault is an attempt at partial justification; as, one alleges haste as an excuse for carelessness. Confession is a full acknowledgment of wrong, generally of a grave wrong, with or without apology or excuse. Plea ranges in sense from a prayer for favor or pardon to an attempt at full vindication. Defense, exculpation, justification, and vindication are more properly antonyms than synonyms of apology in its modern sense, and should be so given, but for their connection with its historic usage. Compare CONFESS; DEFENSE.

   Antonyms:
   accusation, censure, charge, complaint, condemnation, imputation, injury, insult, offense, wrong

   Synonyms:
   acknowledgment, confession, defense, exculpation, excuse, justification, plea, vindication

   Preposition:
   An apology to the guest for the oversight would be fitting.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.8 / 4 votes

1. apology

   Antonyms:
   charge, imputation, impeachment, offense, incrimination, injury, accusation, wrong, insult

   Synonyms:
   defense, justification, plea, exculpation, excuse, vindication, acknowledgment, confession

Matched Categories

1. • Acknowledgment
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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. apologynoun

   an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

   "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"

   Synonyms:
   excuse, apologia

2. apology, apologianoun

   a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

   Synonyms:
   excuse, apologia

3. apology, excusenoun

   a poor example

   "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"

   Synonyms:
   excuse, exculpation, apologia, alibi, self-justification

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. apologynoun

   Synonyms:
   justification, extenuation, defense, vindication, amende honorable, makeshift, substitute, excuse

How to use apology in a sentence?

1. James Post:

   The objective of my comment was simply meant to focus the attention of the audience on working within the command's constraints, it was sincerely never my intention to discourage anyone's access to their elected officials. I now understand how my poor choice of words may have led a few attendees to draw this conclusion and I offer my humble apology for causing any undue strain on the command and its mission.

2. John Haggerty:

   Justice, whether in the eyes of World Anti-Doping Agency or a court, must be blind, including being blind to a player's earnings, mr. Reedie owes an apology to Maria Sharapova and to all successful tennis players unless he wants fans to think World Anti-Doping Agency has different standards for players depending on their ranking and earnings.

3. Donald Trump:

   I think Jeb Bush owes women an apology because he made a terrible statement about women's health issues and it was a foolish statement and perhaps a stupid statement, he's the one that has to apologize to women.

4. Michael Bay:

   I have asked Paramount Pictures to remove this shot immediately from the picture, i want to also extend my deepest apology to the families, and also to the U.S. Air Force.

5. Debbie Wirth:

   He just says, ‘ Come in, I ’ll give you another McDouble. ’ Well, you know, that’s not the point, i got a rag, no apology, no nothing.

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