excuse

Synonyms of EXCUSE

verb

pardon, absolve, condone, acquit, reprieve, remit, exculpate

exonerate, clear, exculpate, vindicate

disoblige, exempt, disencumber, relieve, free, liberate, release

extenuate, mitigate, justify, palliate

name

pretext, evasion, semblance, alibi, makeshift, trick, pretence

extenuation, absolution, apology, defence, justification, plea