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 79 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pardon along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pardon

absolution
absolve
accept
acquit
acquittal
allowance
amnesty
anchor
blink at
bury the hatchet
clear
clemency
commutation
commute
commuting
conciliation
condonation
condone
discharge
discount
disregard
exculpate
exculpation
excuse
exemption
exonerate
exoneration
explain
forbearance
forgive
forgive and forget
forgiveness
free
freeing
give absolution
grace
grant amnesty
ignore
immunity
impunity
indemnification
indemnity
indulgence
justification
justify
kindness
leniency
let off
let off easy
liberate
lifeboat
lifesaver
mercy
overlook
overpass
paper over
parole
pass over
rationalize
redeem
release
remission
remit
remittal
reprieve
rescue
shrive
shrug off
spring
suspend charges
tolerate
unburden
vindicate
vindication
waive
whitewash
wink at
wipe the slate clean
write off

Antonyms for pardon

abhor
abominate
assessment
avenge
blame
castigation
charge
chastening
chastise
chastisement
condemn
condemnation
convict
conviction
damn
damning
deny
despise
detest
discipline
dislike
execrate
fine
hate
heed
hold
imposition
incriminate
keep
levying
limit
loathe
mark
mind
note
ostracization
ostracize
penalize
penalty
prevent
punish
punishment
redress
refuse
requite
resent
restrain
retaliate
retribution
revenge
sentence

Meanings of pardon

noun
1. Forgiveness for an offence.
2. 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
1. To forgive (a person).
2. To refrain from exacting as a penalty.
3. To grant an official pardon for a crime.
interjection
1. 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 130 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pardon, such as: abhor, abominate, absolution, absolve, accept, acquit, acquittal.

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