Extenuation and Reason

Extenuation

Extenuation noun - A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.
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Reason and extenuation are semantically related in apology topic. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a noun "Extenuation".

Nearby Words: extenuate, extenuated, extenuating

Reason

Reason noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Usage example: what reason do you have for being in such a bad mood?

Extenuation and reason are semantically related in apology topic. You can use "Extenuation" instead a noun "Reason".

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