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

And then the Tempo coach predictably apologized to the MOB, for literally no reason. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

In a statement Sunday night, Taylor Farms said the FDA made a mistake and apologized. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Corporate officials reached out to Murrell later that day and apologized to her, informing her that the driver was no longer working for FedEx. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Later on Thursday, Real Salt Lake issued a statement apologizing to JJ and Kealia. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026