excuser

[ikˈskjuːzər]

excuser Definition

  • 1a person who makes excuses, especially habitually
  • 2a tool or device used for excusing or justifying something

Using excuser: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was always an excuser, never taking responsibility for his actions.

  • Example

    The politician's speech was full of excuses and excusers for his failed policies.

  • Example

    The company's PR team acted as an excuser for their unethical practices.

excuser Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for excuser

Phrases with excuser

  • a person who defends or justifies someone who is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

    Example

    The lawyer was known as the excuser of the guilty, always finding ways to get his clients off the hook.

  • a person who tries to justify or explain away something that is clearly wrong or unacceptable

    Example

    The CEO's statement was seen as an attempt to be an excuser of the inexcusable, trying to downplay the severity of the company's actions.

  • a person who makes excuses for their own laziness or lack of motivation

    Example

    She was always an excuser of laziness, blaming others for her own lack of progress.

Origins of excuser

from Old French 'excuseur', from Latin 'excusare', meaning 'to excuse'

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Summary: excuser in Brief

An 'excuser' [ikˈskjuːzər] is a person who habitually makes excuses or justifies something. It can also refer to a tool or device used for excusing or justifying. Examples include 'He was always an excuser, never taking responsibility for his actions,' and 'The company's PR team acted as an excuser for their unethical practices.' Synonyms include 'apologist' and 'justifier,' while antonyms include 'accuser' and 'critic.'