Exact and Excuse

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Exact verb - To establish or apply as a charge or penalty.

Usage example: vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice

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Excuse is an antonym for exact.

Nearby Words: exacting, exactly, exactness, exaction, exacted

Excuse verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

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Exact is an antonym for excuse.

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

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