apology Synonyms

excuse apologia request for forgiveness self-reproach self-condemnation resipiscence repentance reparation remorse regretting regret redress recantation recanting reason rationalization pretext plea sorriness sorry stalking-horse expression of regret admission of guilt excuses shamefulness shamefacedness self-disgust defensiveness linotype bloodguilt sendup ruefulness self-justification regrets mea culpa whitewashing vindication penitence pardon palliation atonement argument apologies apologizer apologize apologizing apologized apologetics apologetic amends