Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Excusing.
Excusing - 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"
Excusing - 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 received an excusing letter from my doctor, so I don't have to attend school today."
"She had an excusing reason for not attending the meeting."
"The excusing circumstances allowed him to leave work early."
"He gave an excusing explanation for his behavior."
"The excusing note from her parents permitted her to go on the field trip."
Word Game Points
Is EXCUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excusing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXCUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is EXCUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excusing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXCUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is EXCUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excusing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXCUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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