Apology and Response

Apology

Apology noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.

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Response and apology are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Response" instead a noun "Apology".

Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

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Apology and response are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apology" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond

public	public apology	public response
direct	direct apology	direct response
initial	initial apology	initial response
proper	proper apology	proper response
Other adjectives: sarcastic, actual, real, great, quick, immediate, mental, official, last.

Odds are you'll hear either an apology or an exasperated "OH GOD" in response; he's completely written off the album, and the band has not played anything from the album in over five years.

Source: Creator Backlash / Music
It's telling that all Batman can muster in response is an empty apology and an insistence that he can't do that.

Source: Strawman Has a Point
Malik's response is to refuse to accept Altair's apology, and Altair stoically chooses to accept his rejection.

Source: That Man Is Dead

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