scusare

Definitions of scusare
  1. verb
    defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    synonyms: coonestare, giustificarsi, motivare, razionalizzare, scolparsi, scusarsi
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    types:
    attenuare, attutire, coonestare, discriminare, smorzare
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
    type of:
    propugnare
    argue or speak in defense of
  2. verb
    ask for permission to be released from an engagement
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    type of:
    chiedere, domandare, elemosinare, interpellare, mendicare, richiedere
    express the need or desire for; ask for
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