Synonyms for beg off

Most common

cry off · excuse

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them.

   I wonder if I can beg off going to the meeting that day, since it will take me an extra two hours out of my way.

Example sentences

• excuse Excuse me, but where is the men's shoe department?

By length

6 letters

excuse²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (excuse² = 2 syllables).