Pale shadow of, apologize for, absolve, absolve, apologia, alibi, apology for, and mockery of are all synonyms for excuse. Punish, blame, and hold to are antonyms of excuse. And here are 79 another word for excuse.
1. defend
2. absolve
3. relieve
4. defence
5. pretence
6. mockery of
The noun "excuse" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 3 synonyms with 4 letters, 6 synonyms with 5 letters, 9 synonyms with 6 letters, 17 synonyms with 7 letters, 10 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 6 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 3 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 2 synonyms with 16 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 20 letters, and 1 synonym with 23 letters, for a total of 72 synonyms.
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| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Accuse | Absolve, clear, , exonerate | Charge with, indict for |
| Accused | Defender, plaintiff | Alleged, charged |
| Custom | Novelty, innovation | Tradition, practice |
| Accustom | Unfamiliarize, disorient | Adapt, adjust |
| Accustomed | Unusual, unaccustomed, unfamiliar, unused to | Customary, usual |
| This is because | This is not due to, This is despite | The reason is, this is due to |
| Excerpt | Whole, entirety | Extract, part |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Used to | Unaccustomed to, not familiar with | Accustomed to, familiar with |
| Use | Abandon, disregard | Utilize, make use of |
| Excel | Fail, flounder | Shine, be very good |
| Focus | Out of focus, in focus | Centre, focal point |
| Abuse | Compliments, flattery | Misuse, misapply |
| House | Homelessness, vacancy | Home, place of residence |
| Exclusive | Inclusive, open | Complete, full |
| Excessive | Moderate, insufficient | Mmoderate, intemperate |
| Excite | Bore, depress | Thrill, exhilarate |
| Exceptional | Usual, normal | Unusual, uncommon |
| Cause | Prevent, hinder | Bring about, give rise to |
| Caused | Prevented, averted | Produced, triggered |
| Discussion | Silence, agreement | Conversation, dialogue |
| Because | Despite, although | Since, as |
| Useless | Useful, beneficial | Futile, pointless |
| Confuse | Lucid, precise | Bewilder, baffle |
| Confused | Lucid, precise | Demented, bewildered |
| Excited | Indifferent, turned off | Thrilled, exhilarated |