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excusatory vs excuse

excuse vs excusatory

excusatory is not a noun while excuse is a noun.

excusatory is an adjective but excuse is not an adjective.

excusatory is not a verb while excuse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excusatory No Yes No No
excuse Yes No Yes No
excusatory (noun) excuse (noun)
a poor example
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
a note explaining an absence
excusatory (adjective) excuse (adjective)
offering or expressing apology
excusatory (verb) excuse (verb)
accept an excuse for
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
grant exemption or release to
ask for permission to be released from an engagement
Difference between excusatory and excuse

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