Apologization vs. Apology

Apologization vs. Apology — Is There a Difference?
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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 room

Apologynoun

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone;

he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess

Apologynoun

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