excusing

/IH0 K S K Y UW1 Z IH0 NG/

verb

1
To forgive; to pardon.
“I excused him his transgressions.”
2
To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
“I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard.”
3
To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
“You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!”
4
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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