excuse
noun
/ɛksˈkjus/
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/ɛksˈkjuz/
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/ɛksˈkjuːs/
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/ɛksˈkjuːz/
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/ɪksˈkjus/
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/ɪksˈkjuz/
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/ɪkˈskjuːs/
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/ɪkˈskjuːz/
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- (countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
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scusa,
pretesto
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excuse
verb
/ɛksˈkjus/
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/ɛksˈkjuz/
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/ɛksˈkjuːs/
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/ɛksˈkjuːz/
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/ɪksˈkjus/
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- (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
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scusare
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- (transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
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perdonare,
scusare
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- To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
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giustificarsi,
scusarsi
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excusable
adjective
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- Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
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scusabile
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