We have spotted EXCUSE (6 Letters) a total of 6 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with EXCUSE and also when and where was it last seen:
Definition
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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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To pardon, as a fault; to forgive entirely, or to admit
to be little censurable, and to overlook; as, we excuse irregular
conduct, when extraordinary circumstances appear to justify it. |
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To regard with indulgence; to view leniently or to
overlook; to pardon. |
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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. |
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To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to
make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence
for. |
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The act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating,
pardoning, releasing, and the like; acquittal; release; absolution;
justification; extenuation. |
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That which is offered as a reason for being excused; a
plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment;
apology; as, an excuse for neglect of duty; excuses for delay of
payment. |
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That which excuses; that which extenuates or justifies a
fault. |
Referring crossword puzzle clues
Usage among publishers:
- Thomas Joseph: Dec 18, 2024
- USA Today: Apr 12, 2023
- New York Times: Feb 9, 2023
- Wall Street Journal: Apr 21, 2022
- LA Times: Feb 21, 2022
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