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Excuses

Verb Another word for excuses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Excuses are reasons or explanations that people give to avoid doing something or to explain why they did not do something.

Synonyms & similar words

condone apologise explain exempt excuse begoff exculpation pardon alibi letoff justify rationalise rationalize relieve apology apologize selfjustification justification reasoning defense alibi explanation apology plea cop-out pretext cover-up story fabrication fudging evasion shift subterfuge shuffling equivocation dodging ducking

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