noun
profuse apology; excessive apology
Refers to apologizing too much or in an exaggerated manner, often implying the apology is overdone or unnecessary.
彼の過度の弁解は、かえって疑いを招いた。
His profuse apology only invited more suspicion.
弁解 is a general apology or explanation; 過度の弁解 specifically emphasizes excessiveness.
Compound of 過度 (excessive) and 弁解 (apology).