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English noun: apology | |||
| 1. | apology (communication) an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone | ||
| Samples | He wrote a letter of apology to the hostess. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acknowledgement, acknowledgment | ||
| 2. | apology (communication) a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly | ||
| Synonyms | apologia | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | defence, defense, vindication | ||
| 3. | apology (cognition) a poor example | ||
| Samples | It was an apology for a meal. A poor excuse for an automobile. | ||
| Synonyms | excuse | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | example, illustration, instance, representative | ||
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