apology Synonyms

excuse plea justification atonement penitence contrition repentance apologizing reparation apologia remorse amends explanation sorry expression of regret regret vindication sorriness sorrow self-reproach restitution resipiscence extenuatory self-condemnation regretting redress recantation mea culpa stalking-horse acknowledgment of wrongdoing request for forgiveness excuses shamefulness shamefacedness self-disgust defensiveness linotype bloodguilt sendup ruefulness self-justification regrets admission of guilt whitewashing recanting contriteness confession concession compurgation argument