seek forgiveness

Definitions

To ask for pardon or absolution for a mistake, offense, or sin.

To express remorse and request that someone overlook or excuse a wrongdoing.

Examples

After realizing the hurt he had caused, he decided to seek forgiveness from his estranged brother.

It takes a great deal of courage to admit your mistakes and seek forgiveness from those you have wronged.

Synonyms

apologize atone for sins beg for pardon make amends repent plead for mercy seek absolution

Antonyms

remain unrepentant justify one's actions defend wrongdoing refuse to apologize persist in error show no remorse deny culpability