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apology

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noun/əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi//əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
  1. 1

    An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

    • What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.
    • The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
  2. 2

    A formal justification, defence.

    • the Apology of Socrates
  3. 3

    Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

    • a poor apology for a hotel room

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