a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

同义词：alibi??/??exculpation??/??self-justification

a note explaining an absence

a poor example

同义词：apology

accept an excuse for

同义词：pardon

grant exemption or release to

同义词：relieve??/??let off??/??exempt

serve as a reason or cause or justification of

同义词：explain

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

同义词：apologize??/??apologise??/??justify??/??rationalize??/??rationalise

ask for permission to be released from an engagement

同义词：beg off

excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

同义词：condone