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оправда́ние — meaning in English

opravdanie

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English meaning

  • apology noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
  • excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
  • explanation noun A statement or account that makes something clear or gives a reason for it.
  • justification noun A reason or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable or acceptable.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

Senses

оправда́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • apology A formal justification, defence.
  • excuse (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
  • explanation A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
  • justification (countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
  • plea That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
  • reason An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

excuse — full definition

  1. verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
  2. verb To release someone from a duty or allow them to leave.
  3. noun A reason given to justify a mistake or avoid blame.

Related Bulgarian words