Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Excuse.
Excuse - as a noun
A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example: "He kept finding excuses to stay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alibi7exculpation22self-justificationHypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defense11vindication17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A note explaining an absence
Example: "He had to get his mother to write an excuse for him"
Excuse - as a verb
Grant exemption or release to
Example: "Please excuse me from this class"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exempt17let offrelieve10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absolve12free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Serve as a reason or cause or justification of
Example: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explain16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
justify20vindicate15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologise12apologize21rationalise11rationalize20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
Example: "Excuse someone's behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condone10Example Sentences
"I have a valid excuse for being late."
"She made up an excuse to avoid going to the party."
"He used his work as an excuse to avoid attending the meeting."
"I don't buy his excuse for not finishing the project."
"She found a good excuse to leave the party early."
Word Game Points
Is EXCUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXCUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is EXCUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excuse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXCUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is EXCUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXCUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
