uitvlucht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- prevarication noun Evasion of the truth.
Senses
uitvlucht is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
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.