apologise

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Bedauern oder Entschuldigung für etwas falsch Gemachtes auszudrücken.

A verb used to express regret or say sorry for something one has done wrong.

1. To express regretA2formal

   To acknowledge a fault or shortcoming and express regret for it.

   Sich entschuldigen

   • She apologized for arriving late to the meeting.
   • He apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.
   • I must apologize for my behavior yesterday.

   Antonymedefendexcusejustify

2. To defend or justifyB2formal

   To offer reasoning or an explanation in defense of an action, often to clear oneself of blame.

   Rechtfertigen

   • The politician tried to apologize for his controversial remarks by explaining his intent.
   • He attempted to apologize his way out of the situation by providing a detailed rationale.
   • She apologized for her team's failure by citing unforeseen circumstances.

   Synonymedefendexcusejustifyrationalizevindicate