apology
noun
/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
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/əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
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- A formal justification, defence.
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apologia
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- An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
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desculpa
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apologize
verb
/əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/
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/əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/
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- (intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
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apologizar,
desculpar-se,
fazer apologia a
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- (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
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desculpar-se
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- (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
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desculpar-se,
pedir desculpas/perdão
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apological
adjective
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- (literature) Relating to an apologue
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apologal
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apologizer
noun
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- Agent noun of apologize: one who apologizes.
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desculpante
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