pardon
The word “pardon” has 2 syllables: par-don
It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.dən/
What is synonym and antonym for pardon?
In the thesaurus, “pardon” has 6 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pardon along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pardon
- amnesty
- excuse
- forgive
- forgiveness
- ignore
- overlook
Antonyms for pardon
- conviction
- despise
- detest
- dislike
- hate
- loathe
- mark
- mind
- note
- penalty
- punishment
- redress
- resent
- retribution
- sentence
Meanings of pardon
- noun
- Forgiveness for an offence.
- An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.
- verb
- To forgive (a person).
- To refrain from exacting as a penalty.
- To grant an official pardon for a crime.
- interjection
- Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
Example Sentences
- He asked for a pardon after realizing his mistake.
- The president granted a pardon to the wrongfully accused prisoner.
- She whispered, pardon me, as she passed through the crowded room.
- The king's pardon saved the man from execution.
- He hoped for a pardon but knew he had to face the consequences.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pardon, such as: amnesty, conviction, despise, detest, dislike, excuse, forgive.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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