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APOLOGY Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word apology. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word apology. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APOLOGY

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1excuse
verb, nounv, n
2amends
verb, nounv, n
3atonement
nounn
4confession
nounn
5contrition
nounn
6forgiveness
nounn
7indemnification
nounn
8penance
nounn
9penitence
nounn
10propitiation
nounn
11redress
verb, nounv, n
12regret
verb, nounv, n
13remission
nounn
14remorse
nounn
15reparation
nounn
16restitution
nounn
17self-condemnation
nounn
18self-reproach
nounn
19sorrow
nounn
20apologia
nounn

Best Hypernyms For APOLOGY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apology, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
acknowledgement acknowledgment defence defense example illustration instance representative vindication

Alternatives for EXCUSE

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