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excuse
1. verb /ɪkˈskjuːz,ɛksˈkjuːz,ɪksˈkjuz,ɪkˈskjuːs,ɛksˈkjuːs,ɪksˈkjus/
a) To forgive; to pardon.

I excused him his transgressions.

b) To allow to leave.

May I be excused from the table?

Syn: forgive, let off the hook, let pass, pardon
2. noun /ɪkˈskjuːz,ɛksˈkjuːz,ɪksˈkjuz,ɪkˈskjuːs,ɛksˈkjuːs,ɪksˈkjus/
An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.

Tell me why you were late – and I dont want to hear any excuses!

Syn: pretext

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