pardon synonyms

pardon

n.

  1. The reduction or removal of punishment

    absolution, grace, remission, amnesty, leniency, clemency, exoneration, discharge, exculpation; see also acquittal, mercy 1.

    Antonyms punishment*, condemnation*, conviction. *

  2. Forgiveness

    excuse, forbearance, conciliation; see forgiveness, kindness 1.

  3. A statement granting pardon, sense 1

    reprieve, acquittal, exoneration, indulgence, amnesty, release, discharge; see also acquittal, freeing.

pardon

v.

  1. To reduce punishment

    exonerate, exculpate, clear, absolve, remit, reprieve, acquit, set free, liberate, discharge, spring*, justify*, suspend charges, put on probation, grant amnesty to; see also absolve, free 1, release.

    Antonyms punish*, penalize*, sentence. *

  2. To forgive

    excuse, condone, overlook, exculpate; see excuse, forgive 1. See syn. study at absolve.

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