Synonyms of apologize

apologize

verb

as in to confess

to express regret for doing or saying something wrong

I want to apologize to you for my rude behavior yesterday.

We apologize for the mistake and promise that it won't happen again.

Related Words

• confess
• excuse
• explain
• justify
• atone
• explain away
• rationalize
• mitigate
• extenuate
• minimize
• gloss (over)
• palliate
• whitewash
• account (for)
• deodorize
• sugarcoat
• varnish
• alleviate
• soften
• exonerate
• play down
• temper
• vindicate
• gloze (over)
• lighten
• moderate
• absolve
• exculpate
• soft-pedal
• acquit
• ease
• lessen
• clear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apologize

After a week of both sides-ing too close to the sun, Ed Sheeran apologized to his fans. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

Converse is apologizing after landing in hot water this week after photos from two separate ad campaigns were criticized by social media users after aspects of the photos drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan hoods and lynching imagery. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

An Australian indoor fitness athlete apologized Thursday for continuing to participate in a recent competition after apparently soiling herself. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The Rangers have reasons to apologize to their fans, but the state of the Astros, Angels, A’s and Mariners is not one of them. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026