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apologize

/əpˈɑlədʒˌaɪz/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
    “I apologized for being late”
  2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”

Synonyms for apologize

Words that rhyme with apologize

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