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074. Apology, Regret and Reconciliation

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posthumous
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pardon
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to forgive and forget
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treaty
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peace treaty
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armistice
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to declare
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truce
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accord
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ceasefire
sincere
sincere
Adjektiv
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(ehrlich)

(ehrlich)

aufrichtig

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

heartfelt
Adjektiv
h
h
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(aufrichtig)

(aufrichtig)

herzlich

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

apology
apology
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(Reue)

(Reue)

Entschuldigung

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

lame
Adjektiv
l
l
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m
m
e
(mangelhaft)

(mangelhaft)

schwach

weak, unconvincing, or inadequate

flimsy
Adjektiv
f
f
l
l
i
ɪ
m
m
s
z
y
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(schwach)

(schwach)

flüchtig

lacking credibility, believability, or sound reasoning

convincing
convincing
convincing
Adjektiv
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
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c
s
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g
g
(eindringlich)

(eindringlich)

überzeugend

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

unconvincing
detailed
detailed
Adjektiv
d
d
e
ɪ
t
t
ai
l
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d
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(detailliert)

(detailliert)

ausführlich

including many specific elements or pieces of information

explanation
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(Erläuterung)

(Erläuterung)

Erklärung

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

cast-iron
Adjektiv
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/kˈæstˈaɪɚn/
(unerschütterlich)

(unerschütterlich)

eisenhart

certain and confident

alibi
Nomen
a
æ
l
l
i
ə
b
b
i
(Entlastungsbeweis)

(Entlastungsbeweis)

Alibi

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

pretext
Nomen
uk flag
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
(Deckmantel)

(Deckmantel)

Vorwand

a false reason or excuse given to justify an action or behavior, hiding the true motive behind it

remorse
Nomen
uk flag
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
(Bedauern)

(Bedauern)

Reue

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

acquitted
Adjektiv
a
ə
c
k
q
u
w
i
ɪ
tt
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(unschuldig)

(unschuldig)

freigesprochen

found to be not guilty of an illegal act in a law court

to repent
to repent
Verb
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
(umkehren)

(umkehren)

bereuen

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

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Intransitiv
acquittal
Nomen
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(Freisprechung)

(Freisprechung)

Freispruch

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

conviction
repentance
Nomen
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(Buße)

(Buße)

Reue

a feeling of remorse or regret for past wrongs

posthumous
posthumous
Adjektiv
p
p
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s
s
th
ʧ
u
ʊ
m
m
ou
ə
s
s
(nach dem Tod)

(nach dem Tod)

posthum

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

pardon
pardon
Nomen
p
p
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r
r
d
d
o
ə
n
n
(Begnadigung)

(Begnadigung)

Verzeihung

the act of excusing a mistake or offense

to exonerate
to exonerate
Verb
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n
n
e
ɜ
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(rehabilitieren)

(rehabilitieren)

entlasten

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

convict

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Transitiv
to forgive and forget
to forgive and forget
Phrase
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/fəɡˈɪv ænd fɚɡˈɛt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to no longer be angry with someone who wronged one and act as if nothing happened

What is the origin of the idiom "forgive and forget" and when to use it?

The idiom "forgive and forget" has been used since the late 18th century and is rooted in the idea of letting go of past grievances or offenses. It emphasizes the importance of both pardoning someone for their wrongdoings and choosing not to dwell on or hold grudges about those past actions. This expression is often employed to advise or encourage forgiveness in situations where someone has been wronged. It suggests that instead of harboring resentment or seeking revenge, it' is better to forgive the wrongdoer and move forward without dwelling on their act.

reprieve
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(Begnadigung)

(Begnadigung)

Aufschub

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

treaty
Nomen
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ea
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t
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y
i
Abkommen

Abkommen

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

What is a "treaty"?

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically countries or governments. It is used to regulate relationships and cooperation on various issues, such as trade, defense, or environmental protection. Treaties are negotiated and signed by representatives of the parties involved and often require approval by each party's governing body to become effective. They establish specific terms and conditions that the parties agree to follow and can address a wide range of topics and concerns.

peace treaty
Nomen
uk flag
/pˈiːs tɹˈiːɾi/
N/A

N/A

a treaty to cease hostilities

armistice
Nomen
a
ɑ
r
r
m
m
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ə
s
s
t
t
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c
s
e
(Stillstandsvereinbarung)

(Stillstandsvereinbarung)

Waffenstillstand

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

to declare
to declare
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
c
k
l
l
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(verkünden)

(verkünden)

erklären

to officially tell people something

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Transitiv
truce
Nomen
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Waffenstillstand

Waffenstillstand

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

accord
Nomen
a
ə
cc
k
o
ɔ
r
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(Übereinkunft)

(Übereinkunft)

Abkommen

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

ceasefire
Nomen
c
s
ea
i
s
s
e
f
f
i
aɪɜ
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(Feuerpause)

(Feuerpause)

Waffenruhe

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

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