Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Excuses.
Excuses - as a noun
A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example: "He kept finding excuses to stay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alibi7exculpation22self-justificationHypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defense11vindication17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A note explaining an absence
Example: "He had to get his mother to write an excuse for him"
Excuses - as a verb
Grant exemption or release to
Example: "Please excuse me from this class"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exempt17let offrelieve10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absolve12free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Serve as a reason or cause or justification of
Example: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explain16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
justify20vindicate15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologise12apologize21rationalise11rationalize20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
Example: "Excuse someone's behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condone10Example Sentences
"I'm tired of hearing your excuses for being late every day."
"Stop making excuses and take responsibility for your actions."
"She always finds excuses to avoid doing her chores."
"I don't want to hear any more excuses. Just get the job done."
"He always comes up with lame excuses to skip the gym."
Word Game Points
Is EXCUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXCUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXCUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXCUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EXCUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXCUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
