English- translations for apology

Definition of apology

• An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry
• A formal justification, defence
• Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift

Examples

• What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldnt help but forgive him
• The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities
• The Apology of Socrates
• a poor apology for a hotel room

Related words

• apologize
• apologia
• apologise
• apologist
• apologetic
• apologetics
• apologies
• apologizing
• apologue