excusing
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈskjuːzɪŋ]
Word
Context: "forgiveness"
(verb) to say that someone is not guilty for something they did. It's like when you tell someone it's okay they made a mistake or didn't do something right.
Example
She is excusing her friend for being late because there was traffic.
Example
He is not excusing his brother's rude behavior during the game.
Example
Are you excusing her for missing school today?
Context: "justification"
(verb) to give a reason for something that happened. This means you explain why something is not bad or why someone acted a certain way.
Example
The teacher was excusing the student's low grade because they were sick.
Example
He is not excusing his poor grades with excuses; he knows he needs to study more.
Example
What reason are you excusing for not finishing your homework?
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