Definition of excuse

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Excuse (v. t.) To free from accusation, or the imputation of fault or blame; to clear from guilt; to release from a charge; to justify by extenuating a fault; to exculpate; to absolve; to acquit..

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Obtrusionist :: Obtrusionist (n.) One who practices or excuses obtrusion.
Provocation :: Provocation (n.) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress..
Extenuate :: Extenuate (v. i.) To become thinner; to make excuses; to advance palliating considerations.
Malicious :: Malicious (a.) With wicked or mischievous intentions or motives; wrongful and done intentionally without just cause or excuse; as, a malicious act..
Dispense :: Dispense (v. t.) To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
Put-off :: Put-off (n.) A shift for evasion or delay; an evasion; an excuse.
Excuse :: Excuse (v. t.) To free from an impending obligation or duty; hence, to disengage; to dispense with; to release by favor; also, to remit by favor; not to exact; as, to excuse a forfeiture..
Mediocre :: Mediocre (n.) A young monk who was excused from performing a portion of a monk's duties.
Excusatory :: Excusatory (a.) Making or containing excuse or apology; apologetical; as, an excusatory plea..
Shuffling :: Shuffling (a.) Evasive; as, a shuffling excuse..
Impleadable :: Impleadable (a.) Not admitting excuse, evasion, or plea; rigorous..
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Inadequate; insufficient; insignificant; as, a poor excuse..
Excused :: Excused (imp. & p. p.) of Excus.
Creephole :: Creephole (n.) A subterfuge; an excuse.
Clumsy :: Clumsy (superl.) Without skill or grace; wanting dexterity, nimbleness, or readiness; stiff; awkward, as if benumbed; unwieldy; unhandy; hence; ill-made, misshapen, or inappropriate; as, a clumsy person; a clumsy workman; clumsy fingers; a clumsy gesture; a clumsy excuse..
Excuser :: Excuser (n.) One who offers excuses or pleads in extenuation of the fault of another.
Plea :: Plea (n.) That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology..
Paltry :: Paltry (superl.) Mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold..
Cloak :: Cloak (n.) That which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.
Offhand :: Offhand (a.) Instant; ready; extemporaneous; as, an offhand speech; offhand excuses..
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