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Meaning of excusing
The primary meaning of "excusing" is to justify or explain something, often to avoid blame or responsibility.
Etymology of excusing
The word "excusing" comes from the Old French word "excuser", which is derived from the Latin words "ex" (meaning "out" or "away") and "cusare" (meaning "to accuse")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of justifying or explaining something, often to avoid blame or responsibility
Synonyms
pardoning
justifying
acquitting
vindicating
absolving
exonerating
exempting
dispensing
freeing
liberating
releasing
discharging
mitigating
extenuating
rationalizing
explaining
apologizing
condoning
forgiving
tolerating
overlooking
disregarding
ignoring
neglecting
omitting
skipping
dismissing
reprieving
sparing
reprieving
Definitions
- To justify or explain something, often to avoid blame or responsibility
- * To release someone from a duty or obligation
- * To forgive or pardon someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
Usage Examples
- She excused herself from the meeting to take a phone call
- * He excused his late arrival by explaining that he had gotten stuck in traffic
- * The company excused the employee's mistake and gave him another chance
Antonyms
blaming
accusing
condemning
convicting
punishing
penalizing
fining
disciplining
reprimanding
scolding
criticizing
denouncing
disparaging
disapproving
objecting
protesting
complaining
censuring
reproaching
castigating
upbraiding