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apologize verb

  /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ , /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/
  • (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
 chiedere perdono, chiedere scusa, scusarsi
  • (intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
  • (intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
 scusarsi

apology noun

  /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ , /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
  • A formal justification, defence.
 apologia
  • An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
 apologia, scuse

apological adjective

  • (literature) Relating to an apologue
 apologico
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