excuse

verb
[L10136]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : excuse
  • simple present, singular, third person : excuses
  • simple past : excused
  • present participle : excusing
  • past participle : excused

Senses

  • to forgive (someone, usually for something)

excuse

noun
[L10135]

Forms

  • singular : excuse
  • plural : excuses

Senses

  • defense to criminal charges that is distinct from an exculpation
  • explanation offered to obtain foregiveness, justify