a bad excuse for
Variant of excuse
excuse
Definition
ex·cuse (ek skyo̵̅o̅z′, ik-; for n., -skyo̵̅o̅s′)
transitive verb excused -·cused′, excusing -·cus′·ing
- to try to free (a person) of blame; seek to exonerate
- to try to minimize or pardon (a fault); apologize or give reasons for
- to consider (an offense or fault) as not important; overlook; pardon excuse my rudeness
- to release from an obligation, duty, promise, etc.
- to permit to leave
- to serve as an explanation or justification for; justify; exculpate; absolve a selfish act that nothing will excuse
Etymology: ME excusen < OFr escuser & L excusare, to free from a charge < L ex-, from + causa, a charge: see cause
noun
- a plea in defense of or explanation for some action or behavior; apology
- a release from obligation, duty, etc.
- something that excuses; extenuating or justifying factor
- a pretended reason for conduct; pretext
excuse oneself
- to ask that one's fault be overlooked; apologize
- to ask for permission to leave
make one's excuses
to express one's regret over not being able to attend a social gathering, etc.
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