apologize for

idiom

: to offer a defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)

—used in negative statements

She doesn't apologize for her lifestyle.

Examples of apologize for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clinton wanted to officially apologize for the Tuskegee Study, an infamous federal project that withheld medical treatment from Black men in Alabama with syphilis for 40 years beginning in 1932. —Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Trump has declined to apologize for what the clip featuring the Obamas depicted. —Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026

But the post quickly drew fierce criticism from Democrats, civil rights organizations — and notably several Republicans, who called on the president to apologize for posting the video. —Ana Ceballos follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Over the years, Super Bowl advertisers have had to apologize for everything from a racist depiction of an African runner (a spot from Just for Feet in 1999) to the inclusion of a suicidal robot (a General Motors ad in 2007). —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for apologize for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore