Excusing
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Excusing
verb
- To forgive; to pardon.
"I excused him his transgressions."
- To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
"I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard."
- To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
"You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!"
- To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
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