Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A statement expressing regret or asking for forgiveness for a mistake or offense.
Apology
/əˈpɒlədʒi/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His apology seemed very sincere.They demanded an apology for the mistake.
Etymology:
Apology originates from the Greek word apologia, meaning a speech in defense, stemming from apo- meaning away and logos meaning speech. It evolved in Latin to apologia remaining generally the same in English as apology.
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