apology
noun
ADJ. abject, humble, profuse It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.| heartfelt, profound, sincere | full | formal | public | written
VERB + APOLOGY convey, give sb, issue, make, offer (sb), publish, send (sb) The newpaper has issued an apology to the minister.| get, receive | demand, deserve, expect We expect a full written apology.| owe sb She certainly owes you an apology.| mumble, murmur, mutter John muttered an apology then went back to his book.| accept Please accept my sincere apologies.| reject She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.
PREP. without ~ He backed out arrogantly and without apology.| ~ for an apology for arriving late| ~ from Apologies have been received from the Browns.| ~ to my apologies to your wife
PHRASES a letter of apology, make no apology/apologies for I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.
