Definitions
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Word origin
From apology + -ise.
Used in a sentence
“The Rector sconced him in the buttery-book, but Webberly “wiped it off, with irreverent and unbeseeming language.” For this, he had to apologise, and go without his commons for three months.”
“John Mayer has apologised for using a racist epithet in a recent interview with Playboy magazine, after a number of prominent black musicians aired their disapproval.”
“This makes him a rare bird, for most Democrats running for re-election are staying mum or apologising for their votes for reform.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Say sorry, British-style”9 letters
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