Synonyms and Antonyms of excuse (ĭk-skyo͝oz)

remit grant absolution reason absolve pardon rationalize forgive overlook let-go regret exonerate subterfuge justify discharge vindicate mitigate extenuate acquit condone reprieve clear of pass over look-the-other-way give as an excuse make allowances (for) make apologies for let off permit to leave blot out one's sins purge mea culpa self-justification exempt make excuses for apology defense pretext trick apologize for release free palliate exculpate shrive shrug-off dispense with grant remission remit a penalty for grant amnesty expunge the record of provide with an alibi apologetic conciliatory condonable excusable excusatory justificatory plead ignorance set-free makeshift sorry specimen inferior example mediocrity send regrets beg-off apologize offer an explanation dispense relieve spare plea absolution amnesty condonation forgiveness remission pardonable placable venial vindicatory alibi dispensation evasion exoneration extenuation palliation provocation rationalization salvo conciliate concoct defend indulge out exculpation apologise rationalise whitewash let off the hook let off easy let off scot-free wink at wipe-the-slate-clean take the rap for indulgence

pretense right explain idiot good-reason insult explanation justification mistake

excuse ₁₅

execs ₁₄

exec ₁₃ exes ₁₁ cees ₆ cues ₆ ecus ₆

sex ₁₀ cee ₅ cue ₅ ecu ₅ sec ₅ see ₃ sue ₃ use ₃

ex ₉ xu ₉ es ₂ us ₂