apology letter
Written expression regret
An apology letter is a written message expressing regret for a wrong or offense.
It typically acknowledges the specific harm done and may offer explanation or promise of change.
Apology letters range from personal notes mending relationships to formal corporate statements addressing public failures: She sent an apology letter after missing the wedding.
The written form allows careful wording and creates a record of accountability.
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- regretSorrow over past actions
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- asking forgivenessRequesting absolution for wrongdoing
say sorry · sincere · mistake · heartfelt · heartfelt words · reconciliation · amends · confession · guilt · accountability · handwritten · envelope · stamp · signature · tears · contrite · mea culpa · grovel
- school disciplinesuspension, expulsion, detention, corporal punishment, paddling
- correspondencemissives, emails, memoranda, mail, postcards
- disciplinemisconduct, violation, time-out, timeout, grounded
- written correspondencethank-you note, postcard, birthday card, correspondence, telegram
- kind gestureshandshake, hug, helping hand, gift, favor
- love letterslove note, billet-doux, mash note, love confession, valentine
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Written expression of dissatisfaction
indictment · ultimatum · denunciation · protest letter · poison pen letter
apology letterexcuse
Offered reason for wrongdoing
non-apology apology · fauxpology · rationalization · self-justification · deflection
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