apology

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

noun

1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone (Freq. 2)
- he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess
• Derivationally related forms:
apologetic, apologize, apologise
• Hypernyms:
acknowledgment, acknowledgement
2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
• Syn:
apologia
• Derivationally related forms:
apologetic, apologist, apologise
• Hypernyms:
defense, defence, vindication
3. a poor example
- it was an apology for a meal
- a poor excuse for an automobile
• Syn:
excuse
• Hypernyms:
example, illustration, instance, representative

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  excuse, apologia