оправда́ние — meaning in English
opravdanie
Bulgarian → English · translate English → Bulgarian instead
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
- verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
- verb To release someone from a duty or allow them to leave.
- noun A reason given to justify a mistake or avoid blame.