Synonyms of pardons

pardons 1 of 2

noun

plural of pardon

as in amnesties

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

the criminal is hoping for a presidential pardon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amnesties
• immunities
• remissions
• absolutions
• paroles
• exemptions
• acquittals
• remittals
• commutations
• exonerations
• clemencies
• vindications
• indemnities
• mercies
• reprieves
• impunities
• leniencies
• exculpations
• condonations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• penalties
• punishments
• sentences
• convictions
• charges
• retributions
• fines
• assessments
• impositions
• condemnations
• chastisements
• castigations

pardons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pardon

1

as in forgives

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward

he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgives
• ignores
• releases
• acquits
• exonerates
• discharges
• absolves
• exculpates
• liberates
• remits
• vindicates
• excuses
• disregards
• passes over
• condones
• shrugs off
• shrives
• redeems
• clears
• unburdens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resents
• hates
• despises
• dislikes
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• punishes
• redresses
• avenges
• penalizes
• abominates
• revenges
• disciplines
• execrates
• retaliates
• requites

2

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgives
• ignores
• overlooks
• justifies
• excuses
• explains
• discounts
• disregards
• remits
• whitewashes
• condones
• passes over
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• glosses (over)
• blinks (at)
• forgives and forgets
• winks (at)
• overpasses
• exonerates
• glozes (over)
• exculpates
• acquits
• rationalizes
• absolves
• closes one's eyes to
• waives
• vindicates
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• minds
• marks
• objects (to)
• heeds