Excuse

v. iik’skju2/ (sing) 1 try to lessen the blame attaching to (a person, act, or fault). 2 (of a fact) serve as a reason to judge (a person or act) less severely. 3 (often foil. by from)release (a person) from a duty etc. 4 forgive (a fault or offence). 5 (foll. by for) forgive (a person) for (a fault). 6 refl. leave with