Associations to the word «Apology»

Wiktionary

APOLOGY, noun. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
APOLOGY, noun. A formal justification, defence.
APOLOGY, noun. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Dictionary definition

APOLOGY, noun. An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess".
APOLOGY, noun. A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly.
APOLOGY, noun. A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn