pardoning
The word “pardoning” has 3 syllables: par-don-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.dən.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for pardoning?
In the thesaurus, “pardoning” has 13 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pardoning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pardoning
- absolving
- compensatory
- condoning
- exculpating
- exculpatory
- exonerating
- explaining
- forgiving
- ignoring
- justifying
- overlooking
- remitting
- vindicating
Antonyms for pardoning
- abhorring
- chastening
- correcting
- correctional
- corrective
- despising
- detesting
- disciplinary
- disciplining
- disliking
- hating
- marking
- noting
- penal
- punishing
- punitive
- resenting
- retaliatory
Meanings of pardoning
- verb
- To forgive (a person).
- To refrain from exacting as a penalty.
- To grant an official pardon for a crime.
- noun
- The act by which somebody is pardoned.
Example Sentences
- The judge considered pardoning the offender due to good behavior.
- The president was criticized for pardoning corrupt officials.
- She believed in pardoning those who showed true remorse.
- The governor was known for pardoning non-violent criminals.
- He had no intention of pardoning those who betrayed his trust.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pardoning, such as: abhorring, absolving, chastening, compensatory, condoning, correcting, correctional.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
absolving
- absolution
- acquit
- acquitting
- compensatory
- condoning
- dispensation
- exculpating
- exculpatory
- exempt
- exonerate
- exonerating
- forgive
- forgiveness
- pardon
- pardoning
- relieve
- remitting
- vindicate
- vindicating
ignoring
- breach
- carelessness
- discounting
- disregard
- disregarding
- exclusion
- excusing
- explaining
- failing
- forgetting
- forgiving
- justifying
- lapse
- missing
- neglecting
- overlooking
- oversight
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