excuse

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To allow to leave.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
  4. Noun.  An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.

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