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Present participle for to forgive (someone) for a fault or offense
“I shall suggest that we can excuse this fellow for a one-time, and out-of-character, transgression.”
Present participle for to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“But what is harder to excuse than the folly of youth is the sight of the game's senior figures acting like petulant, paranoid brats.”
Present participle for to provide an acceptable explanation for
“Lou's written statement was thus dismissed as a hypocritical attempt to excuse his actions.”
Present participle for to put up with
“To excuse such abhorrent behavior because he can sing and dance is an indication of how society has misplaced its priorities.”
Present participle for to relieve of an imputation by apology or defense
“When she begged him to excuse her from serving in the movement, he staunchly refused her request.”
Present participle for to provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
Present participle for to justify or make excuses for
Present participle for to bestow legal or official authority to
Present participle for remove or conceal an unpleasant smell in
Present participle for to avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner
Present participle for make amends for
Present participle for show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Present participle for to dismiss from duty or employment
Present participle for to make (something bad) less severe or serious
Present participle for rid of; clean out
Kind or lenient, often to excess
That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse
Leaving out
A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
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