apologiser
One expressing remorse
One who apologises—expresses regret or says sorry for a wrongdoing or offense.
The spelling with -s- is British; American English prefers apologizer.
He's not much of an apologiser, even when he's clearly in the wrong.
Defender of a cause
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- penitentOne showing remorse
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
guilty · repentant · sorrowful · remorseful · rueful · sorry · chastened · humbled
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- reparationCompensation for injury done
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
redemption · absolution · pardon · expiation · penance · reconciliation · mea culpa · confession
Feeling guilt over misdeeds
- humbleUnassuming about oneself
- gentleSoft and kind
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
soothing · disarming · deferential · meek · submissive · earnest · sincere · heartfelt
Neutral conflict resolver
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
harmonizer · go-between · bridge-builder · facilitator · appeaser · placater · smoother · mender
apologist
Defender of a cause
ashamed · guilty · repentant · sorrowful · remorseful · rueful · sorry · chastened · humbled · sheepish
amends
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- reparationCompensation for injury done
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
atonement · redemption · absolution · pardon · expiation · penance · reconciliation · mea culpa · confession · compensation
contrite
Feeling guilt over misdeeds
- humbleUnassuming about oneself
- gentleSoft and kind
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
conciliatory · soothing · disarming · deferential · meek · submissive · earnest · sincere · heartfelt · pleading
mediator
Neutral conflict resolver
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
intermediary · harmonizer · go-between · bridge-builder · facilitator · appeaser · placater · smoother · mender · healer
apologiseraccuser
One who alleges wrongdoing
blamer · complainant · critic · plaintiff · prosecutor
apologiserdenier
One who contradicts
justifier · stonewaller · unrepentant · defender · gaslighter