Apologization vs. Apology
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Difference Between Apologization and Apology
Apologizationnoun
Action of apologizing; apology.
Apologynoun
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.Apologynoun
A formal justification, defence.
The Apology of Socrates.Apologynoun
Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.
a poor apology for a hotel roomApologynoun
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone;
he wrote a letter of apology to the hostessApologynoun
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
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Apologynoun
a poor example;
it was an apology for a meala poor excuse for an automobile
