Synonyms for apologize

Verb

1. apologize, apologise

usage: acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"

2. apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise, defend, support, fend for

usage: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"