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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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