excuse Synonyms

pardon relieve apology apologise explain exculpation pretext exempt forgive rationalize apologize alibi acquit absolve exculpate condone reprieve reason release releasing reason out shrive remise remission mea culpa remit reprieval remitting pretendingly pardoned pardoning plea pleading preposition pretence let pass pretense vindicate provocation quittance rationale rationalization simulation spare self-justification rationalise grounds evasiveness cleanup let go