| Main Entry: | mea culpa |
| Part of Speech: | noun, interjection |
| Definition: | guilt acknowledgment |
Synonyms: |
acknowledgment of error, confession, my fault, penance, repentance |
| Main Entry: | apology |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | offering of remorse, regret |
Synonyms: |
acknowledgment, admission, amends, atonement, concession, confession, defense, excuse, explanation, extenuation, justification, mea culpa, mitigation, plea, redress, reparation, vindication |
Antonyms: |
accusation, censure, charge, complaint, condemnation, criticism, defiance, indictment |