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Excuse

noun
/ɪkˈskjuːs/

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example Sentences

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

Synonyms

justification, reason, explanation, pretext

Antonyms

accountability, responsibility, admission, confession

Collocations

make excuse, valid excuse, poor excuse

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