excuse

• Substantiv, das einen Grund oder eine Erklärung bezeichnet, die zur Rechtfertigung eines Fehlers, Vergehens oder einer Schuld vorgebracht wird oder die von einer Verpflichtung befreien soll.

A noun referring to a reason or explanation offered to justify a fault, mistake, or offense, or to obtain release from an obligation.

1. A2formal

   A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense.

   Entschuldigung

   • He made a weak excuse for being late.
   • She offered no excuse for her mistake.
   • That's just an excuse to avoid work.

   Synonymealibiapologydefenseexplanationjustificationpretextrationalereason

2. Apology or justificationB1formal

   A statement of regret or justification for something wrong.

   Entschuldigung oder Rechtfertigung

   • Please accept my excuses for the inconvenience.
   • His excuse was that he had forgotten the meeting.
   • I don't want to hear any more excuses.

   Synonymeapologydefenseexplanationjustificationpretextrationalereason

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um jemandem für ein Fehlverhalten oder eine Kränkung zu verzeihen oder einen Grund bzw. eine Rechtfertigung für eine Handlung anzugeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of forgiving someone for a fault or offense, or providing a reason or justification for an action.

1. Forgive or pardonA2formal

   To forgive someone for a minor fault or mistake.

   Entschuldigen

   • Please excuse my late arrival.
   • She excused him for forgetting her birthday.
   • The teacher excused the student's absence.

   Synonymeabsolvecondoneexonerateforgiveoverlookpardon

   Antonymeaccuseblamecondemnpunish

2. Release from obligationB1formal

   To allow someone to leave or not participate in something.

   Von einer Verpflichtung befreien

   • The manager excused her from the meeting.
   • He was excused from jury duty due to illness.
   • The coach excused the player from practice.

   Synonymeabsolvedischargedispenseexemptfreelet offreleasespare

   Antonymebindcompelconstrainobligaterequire

3. Justify or explainB2formal

   To try to make a fault or mistake seem less serious by giving reasons.

   entschuldigen

   • He tried to excuse his behavior by blaming stress.
   • She excused her mistake by saying she was tired.
   • Nothing can excuse such rude behavior.

   Synonymedefendexplainextenuatejustifymitigatepalliaterationalizevindicate