Apologize and Defend

Apologize

Apologize verb - Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.

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Defend and apologize are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Apologize", when it comes to topics like support.

Nearby Words: apology, apologetic, apologise, apologist, apologizing

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Apologize and defend are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Apologize" instead a verb "Defend", if it concerns topics such as support.

Nearby Words: defense, defence, defender, defensive, defending

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time	apologize time	defend time
way	apologize way	defend way
actions	apologize actions	defend actions
anyone	apologize anyone	defend anyone
Other words: friends.

Both words in one sentence

But he's extremely loyal to Joe and is always there to explain, defend, and/or apologize for his actions, especially when Joe's mental instability becomes a problem.

Source: Film / Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Like Father, Like Son: Philip is a lot like Hamilton — he's smart and he knows it, is a flirt, is a hothead who will do anything to defend the honor of people he cares about, and ultimately ends up being killed in a duel because one party refuses to apologize.

Source: Theatre / Hamilton
From Sir Basil Pike Public School: Bullying is wrong...except for when you physically assault people whom you mistakenly believe stole from you, mock them for their handicaps when they try and defend themselves, and refuse to apologize when the truth is discovered and the situation resolved.

Source: Creator / Zap Dramatic

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