excuses

ex-cus-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of excuse; reasons or explanations given to justify faults or offenses.

  2. 2.

    Pretexts used to avoid doing something.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular of excuse; forgives or pardons.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make excuses — to offer justifications, often weak ones
  • •
    no excuses — a demand for action without justification for failure

Related words

Antonyms: accusations, admissions
See also: excuse, excused, pretexts, reasons
Synonyms: explanations, justifications, pretexts, reasons

Etymology

Plural of "excuse," from Latin "excusare" (to excuse, apologize).