n. One who offers excuses or pleads in extenuation of the fault of another.
n. One who excuses or forgives another.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who offers excuses or pleads in extenuation of the fault of another.
n. One who excuses or forgives another.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who offers excuses or pleads for himself or for another.
n. One who excuses or accepts the excuse or apology of another.
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n. a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
Word Usage
"McCain in an angry and abusive man, a warmonger, a patriarch, a defender of privilege, an excuser of torture, and an advocate of a repressive and intolerant society."