| Main Entry: |
pardon |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
forgive |
Synonyms: |
absolve,
accept, acquit, amnesty, blink at, bury the hatchet,
clear,
condone,
discharge,
exculpate,
excuse,
exonerate,
free, give absolution, grant amnesty,
justify, let off easy, let off,
liberate, lifeboat,
overlook,
release,
remit,
reprieve,
rescue,
spring*, suspend charges,
tolerate, wink at, wipe slate clean, write off
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| Notes: |
a pardon is the act of excusing a mistake or offense; an excuse is an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness |
Antonyms: |
chastise, condemn, damn, ostracize, penalize, punish
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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