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The definition of excuse
12 Definitions of: excuse
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- verb, to pardon or forgive
- verb, to seek pardon or exemption for (a person, esp oneself)
- verb, to make allowances for; judge leniently
- verb, to serve as an apology or explanation for; vindicate or justify
- verb, to exempt from a task, obligation, etc
- verb, to dismiss or allow to leave
- verb, to seek permission for (someone, esp oneself) to leave
- verb, be excused to go to the lavatory
- verb, excuse me! an expression used to catch someone's attention or to apologize for an interruption, disagreement, or social indiscretion
- noun, an explanation offered in defence of some fault or offensive behaviour or as a reason for not fulfilling an obligation, etc
- noun, an inferior example of something specified; makeshiftsubstitute
- noun, the act of excusing
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| Synonyms: | reason, condone, release, pretence, justification, explanation, defence, ground, plea, apology | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | accusation, blame, convict |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of excuse