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APOLOGISING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Apologising.

Apologising - as a verb

Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologize21excuse15rationalise11rationalize20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

Example: "I apologized for being late"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologize21

Example Sentences

"He wrote an apologising letter to his friend for their argument."
"She gave me an apologising smile when she accidentally spilled her drink."
"The teacher's apologising tone indicated her regret for the cancelled field trip."
"He sent an apologising text message for forgetting their anniversary."
"The customer received an apologising email from the company for the delay in delivery."
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Word Game Points

Is APOLOGISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apologising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APOLOGISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is APOLOGISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apologising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APOLOGISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is APOLOGISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apologising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APOLOGISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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