Forgive, as an absence Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Forgive, as an absence crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 17 2025 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Forgive, as an absence has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | EXCUSE | Forgive, as an absence | Newsday |
Definition
| • | To free from accusation, or the imputation of fault or blame; to clear from guilt; to release from a charge; to justify by extenuating a fault; to exculpate; to absolve; to acquit. |
| • | To pardon, as a fault; to forgive entirely, or to admit to be little censurable, and to overlook; as, we excuse irregular conduct, when extraordinary circumstances appear to justify it. |
| • | To regard with indulgence; to view leniently or to overlook; to pardon. |
| • | To free from an impending obligation or duty; hence, to disengage; to dispense with; to release by favor; also, to remit by favor; not to exact; as, to excuse a forfeiture. |
| • | To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for. |
| • | The act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating, pardoning, releasing, and the like; acquittal; release; absolution; justification; extenuation. |
| • | That which is offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment; apology; as, an excuse for neglect of duty; excuses for delay of payment. |
| • | That which excuses; that which extenuates or justifies a fault. |
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- Newsday: Mar 17, 2025
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