Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense.
Excuse
/ɪkˈskjuːz/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?What's your excuse for being late today?
Etymology:
Late Middle English, from Old French escuser, from Latin excusare, from ex- (from) + causa (a cause).
Usage Statistics:
55 mentions per 1 million words 
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