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

During past parole hearings, Lockhart apologized to Kimberly’s family. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026

Finally, prosecutors presented new evidence, including Colt’s notebooks outlining his plans and his statements to investigators admitting to the shooting and apologizing. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Big Brother season 28 houseguest and Drag Race alum Jason De Puy apologized to Ryan Murphy on the air Thursday. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Nacua apologized, but after the Rams’ loss to the Seahawks a few days later, Nacua criticized officials in a social media post from the locker room. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026