noun /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒɪ/
a) An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldnt help but forgive him.
The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
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