As a Noun: 1. Something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. English = apology. 2. The act of forgiving someone. English = forgiveness. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To say to someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. English = apologise. 2. To stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong. English = forgive.