to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem
apo+log+ize
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Related forms: apo · 20 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesA statement saying that you are sorry for something that you have done wrong.
apo+log+y
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a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
apo+state
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A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim; an aphorism.
apo+thegm
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Writings or reports of doubtful authenticity, especially those not included in the standard canon of religious scripture.
apo+cryph+a
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(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
apo+cryph+al
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Extremely angry; furious.
apo+plect+ic
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A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs in the past.
apo+theca+ry
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Describing or prophesying the complete and final destruction of the world.
apo+calypt+ic
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any of the twelve men chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teachings
apo+stle
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a formal written defense of one's opinions or conduct.
apo+log+ia
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to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem
apo+log+ise
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a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial, especially a particular doctrine, faith, or political system.
apo+log+ist
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a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.
apo+ptosis
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A great and very serious disaster causing complete destruction or major damage.
apo+calypse
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showing or feeling regretful for having done something wrong
apo+log+etic
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Intended to ward off evil or bad luck.
apo+trop+aic
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apoplexyExtended relation
a medical condition marked by the sudden loss of consciousness and movement, often caused by a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage.
apo+plex+y
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apostasyExtended relation
The act of abandoning a religious or political belief, principle, or cause.
apo+stasy
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apoptoticExtended relation
Relating to or involving apoptosis, the process of programmed cell death.
apo+ptosis+ic
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