Crossword-Solution: APOLOGY
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Apology | n. | Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's Apology for Christianity. |
| Apology | n. | An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret. |
| Apology | n. | Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift. |
| Apology | v. i. | To offer an apology. |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
ETARE
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with APOLOGY (5)
The worst features of this arrangement were that, if he thought she ridiculed him, an apology would increase the offence by being disbelieved; and if he thought she wanted him, it would read like additional evidence of her forwardness.
Several months later it saw the head of the family on the street there, followed him home, entered the house without excuse or apology, and became a daily guest again.
For this reason I shall gladly permit you to offer an apology, and on receiving your assurances that you will not again interfere in affairs that do not concern you, I shall drop the matter.
Her exceeding beauty excited a murmur of surprise, and the younger knights told each other with their eyes, in silent correspondence, that Brian’s best apology was in the power of her real charms, rather than of her imaginary witchcraft.
Tom said he would have this thing looked into at Washington, and says: “You’ll see that they’ll have to apologize for insulting the flag, and pay an indemnity, too, on top of it even if they git off _that_ easy.” Jim says: “What’s an indemnity, Mars Tom?” “It’s cash, that’s what it is.” “Who gits it, Mars Tom?” “Why, _we_ do.” “En who gits de apology?” “The United States.
Quotes with APOLOGY (3)
Just for future reference, don't use words like "love" anymore. It's a very sensitive word and it wears out quickly. Romeo barely says it, but John Hinckley filled up a whole journal with it. To put it into your terms, it's a currency that's easily devalued. Pretty soon you're saying it whenever you hang up the phone or whenever you leave. It turns into an apology. Then it's an excuse. Some assholes want it to be a bulletproof vest: don't hate me; I love you. But mostly it ju…
An apology is the superglue of life! It can repair just about anything!!
Chocolate is God's apology for brocolli
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Appears in: Boston Globe, Chronicle, LAT, Newsday, NYT, Universal, USA TODAY, WSJ.
Used 29 times in crossword archives (1947–2024).