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excuse verb

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
 verontschuldigen, excuseren
  • (transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
 vergeven, excuseren
  • To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
 goedpraten

excuse noun

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
 uitvlucht, smoes, excuus

excusable adjective

  • Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
 vergeeflijk
excuse me
excuseer, pardon, excuseert u mij, wablief
give as an excuse
voorgeven
look for an excuse
spijkers op laag water zoeken
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