verb (present participle of apologize; also used as a noun) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

defending, justifying, just acting

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Example Sentences

Example:Instead of apologising, he chose to defend his actions in a heated argument.

Definition:Providing a justification or argument for the correctness of something.

From defending

Example:He tried to justify his behavior by explaining the challenge he was facing.

Definition:Proving or explaining the reasons for (a statement, an action, or a belief).

From justifying

Example:Her behavior was more about just acting than it was about actually caring about others.

Definition:Performing or doing something without a clear or justifiable reason.

From just acting