MeanOF

apologize

- verb (v)

Meaning: express remorse, regret

Synonyms: admit guilt ask forgiveness ask pardon atone beg pardon bow to clear oneself confess cop a plea cop out crawl excuse oneself get down on knees give satisfaction make amends make reparations make up for make up with offer compensation offer excuse purge retract say one is sorry square withdraw
Antonyms: defy

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