Apologising

/əˈpɒlədʒaɪzɪŋ/ verb

British spelling of 'apologizing'—expressing regret or saying sorry for something you did wrong.

From Greek 'apologia' meaning 'defense' (apo- 'away from' + logos 'word'), so originally meant defending yourself, but over centuries shifted to mean admitting fault and asking forgiveness.

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