Word EXCUSE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

excuse

🇺🇸 [ɪkˈskjuːz]

Meanings

A reason or explanation given to justify or defend an action, behavior, or mistake, often to avoid blame or punishment.

Examples

• She gave a good excuse for being late to the meeting.
• You don't need to make an excuse for not attending the event.
• His excuse for not finishing the project was that he had no time.

Synonyms

justification • explanation • alibi

Antonyms

blame • accusation • fault