Synonyms for excuse
15 synonyms found - words and phrases with similiar meaning. Definitionnoun
- a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
- a poor example
- a note explaining an absence
verb
- excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
- ask for permission to be released from an engagement
- serve as a reason or cause or justification of
- accept an excuse for
- grant exemption or release to
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning