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Excuser - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An excuser is someone who justifies or defends another’s actions, often by providing reasons or explanations to lessen blame or criticism. It can also refer to a person who frequently makes excuses for themselves.

excuser

/ɪkˈskjuzər/ /ɪkˈskjuːzə/

Definition:

One who forgives or pardons another's faults or mistakes.

Synonyms:

pardoner, forgiver, absolver

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

accuser, blamer, condemner

Common Collocations:

habitual excuser, quick excuser, professional excuser

Derivatives:

excuses, excusing, excused

Usage Tips:

Use "excuser" to describe someone who frequently pardons others; avoid confusion with "excuse" (verb/noun).

Common Phrases:

make excuses for, excuse me, no excuse for

Etymology:

From Old French "excuser," from Latin "excusare," meaning to free from blame or justify.

Examples:

  • 1. She is always the excuser in our group, forgiving every mistake.
  • 2. The teacher acted as an excuser when the student arrived late again.
  • 3. An excuser often avoids conflict by overlooking faults.
  • 4. He played the excuser when his friend forgot the meeting.

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