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excuse

Noun

  1. 1

    excuse

    The act of giving a justification to avoid unwanted things or hide the truth.

    Korean definition: 하고 싶지 않은 일을 피하거나 사실을 감추려고 다른 일을 내세움.

    • He neglects caring for his family, using the excuse that he's very tired from work.

    • Over thirty, she used her age as an excuse to dump difficult tasks on her younger juniors.

  2. 2

    excuse

    The act of speaking in an evasive manner to avoid criticism for one's mistake.

    Korean definition: 잘못에 대한 비난을 피하려고 이리저리 돌려 말하는 변명.

    • My friend kept making excuses and wouldn't tell me why he was late.

    • My husband, who regularly stays out overnight, is trying to slip by again today with an absurd excuse.