Synonyms of apologizes

apologizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of apologize

as in confesses

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

• confesses
• explains
• excuses
• justifies
• atones
• rationalizes
• mitigates
• deodorizes
• minimizes
• extenuates
• explains away
• glosses (over)
• accounts (for)
• whitewashes
• palliates
• sugarcoats
• varnishes
• softens
• alleviates
• exonerates
• plays down
• glozes (over)
• lightens
• vindicates
• absolves
• moderates
• eases
• soft-pedals
• lessens
• exculpates
• acquits
• tempers
• clears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apologizes

In the book, John, struggling with dementia, experiences a moment of spiritual and emotional reckoning, apologizes to Lucky for his deception and criminal lifestyle. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Kris tumbles, scrambles up, and, in the movie’s best throwaway, apologizes to the advancing killer. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Raq apologizes profusely, though, centering herself throughout the whole convo, but Kanan seems to be receptive. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Hollis’ daughter Caroline (Harlow Jane) apologizes to Aubrey (West Duchovny) for sleeping with her boyfriend, and decides to stay on Nantucket and reconnect with her mom. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … HEARTBREAK HIT — Artist cancels show mid-performance, apologizes to fans and leaves stage in tears. — FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

While discussing his favorite moments in the movie, the Emmy-winning actor again related his own experience with fatherhood to a key point in the film in which his character apologizes for his mistakes to his children. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

Soliman apologizes, asks for death penalty Through an interpreter, Soliman apologized for his crimes, offered condolences to Diamond's family and responded to statements made by several of the survivors. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Coming Up Carbs In a third act mea culpa that feels reminiscent of Andy and Nate’s makeup from the first film, Emily apologizes to Andy for her latest round of workplace indiscretions. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026