excusing

[ikˈskjuːzɪŋ]

excusing Definition

• 1. present participle of excuse
• 2. seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); try to justify.
• 3. release (someone) from a duty or requirement.
• 4. forgive (someone) for a fault or offense.

Using excusing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "excusing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was excusing his behavior by blaming it on his upbringing.

• Example

  I'm sorry for interrupting you, but I hope you'll excuse me.

• Example

  She excused herself from the meeting.

• Example

  I can't excuse his bad behavior.

excusing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for excusing

• pardoning
• forgiving
• absolving

Antonyms for excusing

• blaming
• accusing
• condemning

Phrases with excusing

• make excuses

  to provide reasons or explanations for why something is not possible or why something went wrong

  Example

  He's always making excuses for why he can't finish his work on time.

• excuse me

  a polite phrase used to ask someone to move or to get someone's attention

  Example

  Excuse me, could you please pass me the salt?

• no excuse

  a situation where there is no acceptable reason for something that has happened

  Example

  There is no excuse for the way he treated her.

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Summary: excusing in Brief

The term 'excusing' [ikˈskjuːzɪŋ] is the present participle of the verb 'excuse'. It means to seek to lessen the blame or responsibility for something, release someone from a duty or requirement, or forgive someone for a fault or offense. Examples include 'He was excusing his behavior by blaming it on his upbringing,' and 'I'm sorry for interrupting you, but I hope you'll excuse me.' Phrases include 'make excuses,' 'excuse me,' and 'no excuse.'