pardons

The word “pardons” has 2 syllables: par-dons

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.dənz/

What is synonym and antonym for pardons?

In the thesaurus, “pardons” has 49 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for pardons

absolutions
absolves
acquits
acquittals
amnesties
clears
clemencies
commutations
condonations
condones
discharges
discounts
disregards
exculpates
exculpations
excuses
exemptions
exonerates
exonerations
explains
forgives
forgives and forgets
ignores
immunities
impunities
indemnities
justifies
leniencies
liberates
mercies
overlooks
overpasses
papers over
paroles
passes over
rationalizes
redeems
releases
remissions
remits
remittals
reprieves
shrives
shrugs off
unburdens
vindicates
vindications
waives
whitewashes

Antonyms for pardons

abhors
abominates
assessments
avenges
castigations
charges
chastisements
condemnations
convictions
despises
detests
disciplines
dislikes
execrates
fines
hates
heeds
impositions
loathes
marks
minds
notes
penalizes
penalties
punishes
punishments
redresses
requites
resents
retaliates
retributions
revenges
sentences

Meanings of pardons

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.

Example Sentences

The governor grants pardons to deserving inmates each year.
The king issued royal pardons for those who repented.
The president’s decision on pardons sparked controversy.
She always pardons minor mistakes with kindness.
The committee reviews requests for pardons carefully.

On this page you'll find 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pardons, such as: abhors, abominates, absolutions, absolves, acquits, acquittals, amnesties.

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