Synonyms for excuse

Found 15 synonyms across 8 meanings for “excuse”.

a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. (noun)

a poor example (noun)

accept an excuse for (verb)

grant exemption or release to (verb)

serve as a reason or cause or justification of (verb)

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning (verb)

ask for permission to be released from an engagement (verb)

    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for (verb)

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