pardon

[pahr-dn] / ˈpɑr dn /

NOUN

forgiveness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolution allowance amnesty clemency mercy remission reprieve

STRONG

acquittal anchor commute conciliation condonation discharge exculpation excuse exoneration forbearance freeing grace indemnification indemnity indulgence justification kindness lifeboat lifesaver release vindication

Antonyms

STRONG

blame conviction hold

WEAK

chastisement condemnation damning ostracization penalty punishment

VERB

forgive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolve acquit discharge excuse exonerate tolerate

STRONG

accept amnesty clear condone exculpate free justify liberate lifeboat overlook release remit reprieve rescue spring

WEAK

blink at bury the hatchet give absolution grant amnesty let off let off easy suspend charges wink at wipe the slate clean write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame charge condemn convict hold incriminate sentence

STRONG

deny keep limit prevent refuse restrain

WEAK

chastise damn ostracize penalize punish

Example Sentences

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"And so indeed, I must beg his pardon," she cackled.

From Literature

Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights and vowed to speak only if granted clemency, meaning either a commuted sentence or a presidential pardon.

From Salon

World Liberty also said it played no role in Zhao’s pardon and that its business interactions with Binance have been routine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Martin remains the Justice Department’s pardon attorney, reviewing clemency applications and making recommendations to the president.

From The Wall Street Journal

World Liberty has denied playing any role in a pardon, and its lawyer has said its business interactions with Binance have been routine.

From The Wall Street Journal

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