apologize

apologize
apologizer, n.
/euh pol"euh juyz'/, v.i., apologized, apologizing.
1. to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
Also, esp. Brit., apologise.
[1590-1600; APOLOG(Y) + -IZE]

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