apologizer
One who repents
An apologizer is someone who apologizes—expresses regret or makes amends for a wrong.
The word often carries a slight edge, suggesting habitual or excessive apologizing: He's such an apologizer—he'd say sorry for breathing.
It can also describe someone who defends or justifies something, though apologist is more common for that sense.
Feeling guilt over misdeeds
- repentantFeeling sorrow for misdeeds
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
guilt-ridden · self-reproach · confession · atonement · penance · expiation · absolution · redemption
Conflict resolution agent
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- reconcilerOne who restores harmony
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
olive-branch · amends · placate · pacify · soothe · appease · mollify · propitiate
contrite
Feeling guilt over misdeeds
- repentantFeeling sorrow for misdeeds
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
ashamed · guilt-ridden · self-reproach · confession · atonement · penance · expiation · absolution · redemption · contrition
peacemaker
Conflict resolution agent
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- reconcilerOne who restores harmony
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
go-between · olive-branch · amends · placate · pacify · soothe · appease · mollify · propitiate · reconciliation
- compulsivesperfectionist, obsessive, neurotic, control freak, neat freak
apologizervictim
One harmed by another
injured party · forgiver · accuser · complainant · plaintiff
apologizerdenier
One who contradicts
stonewaller · deflector · justifier · rationalizer · defender
- I apologizeExpression of remorse