beg forgiveness
- apologizeAcknowledge a fault
- pleadAsk urgently or formally
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- repentFeel remorse, resolve change
- atoneMake reparation for wrongdoing
sorry · grovel · kneel · remorse · pardon · absolve · confession · penitent · implore · supplicate · humble · regret · contrition · prostrate · beseech · entreaty · guilt · shame
accountability response
beg forgivenessdouble down
Strengthen one's stance
make excuses · dig in one's heels · hold a grudge · gaslight · stonewall
power dynamic in conflict
beg forgivenessaccuse
Claim someone did wrong
condemn · point the finger · hold accountable · press charges · call out