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| alibi |
(informal) an excuse. [1/2 definitions] |
| defense |
an explanation or excuse for something done or believed in. [1/5 definitions] |
| excuse |
When someone excuses you, it means that they forgive you for something you have done or are going to do. When you ask someone to excuse you, it often means that you hope they will forgive you if you interrupt them or if you go away from them. [3/5 definitions] |
| exempt |
to free from something that others are always required to do; excuse. [1/2 definitions] |
| forgive |
to excuse or pardon. [1/2 definitions] |
| invent |
When you invent something, like a reason or excuse, you create it from your imagination. You make it up. [1/2 definitions] |
| let off |
to release from punishment or something unpleasant; excuse. |
| make up |
to invent (a story, excuse, or the like) using one's mind. [1/4 definitions] |
| overlook |
to excuse; pardon. [1/4 definitions] |
| think of |
to use the mind to invent (an example, excuse, idea, suggestion, or the like); think up. [1/3 definitions] |
| think up |
to use the mind to invent (a story, excuse, or the like). |
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