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