Synonyms of apologized

apologized

verb

past tense of apologize

as in confessed

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

• confessed
• excused
• explained
• justified
• atoned
• mitigated
• rationalized
• whitewashed
• explained away
• deodorized
• minimized
• glossed (over)
• accounted (for)
• palliated
• extenuated
• varnished
• sugarcoated
• softened
• alleviated
• exonerated
• lightened
• vindicated
• soft-pedaled
• tempered
• glozed (over)
• moderated
• lessened
• absolved
• acquitted
• played down
• eased
• exculpated
• cleared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apologized

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

While speaking on his own behalf, Trent Porter apologized to the court. — Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026

This contrasted with the supportive reception for beloved star player Son Heung-min, who apologized to fans for his team's disappointing performance. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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

Brondello apologized anyway and explained that her frustration was directed toward the officiating. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 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

The airline apologized and eventually provided a replacement chair about a month after the incident. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 July 2026