excuse myself
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- leaveSanctioned time away
- bow outVoluntarily leave a situation
- apologizeAcknowledge a fault
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
withdraw · polite · bathroom · departure · interrupt · awkward · escape · dismiss · step out · forgive me · exit · manners · ducking out · getaway · restroom · conversation · graceful · uncomfortable
social departure vs. arrival
excuse myselfjoin in
Begin participating with others
make an entrance · make an appearance · arrive · engage · show up
self-removal vs. self-assertion
excuse myselfbarge in
Enter abruptly, uninvited
intrude · interject · butt in · hold court · take center stage