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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Najib was tried and originally sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment in July 2020, but the term was later halved by a pardons board.

From Barron's

A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising, the 44-year-old was granted a presidential pardon and released in September after nearly a decade in prison.

From Barron's

She was relieved to see the pardon, because she assumed it meant Cuellar was innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal

World Liberty previously said it never facilitated or influenced a decision on Zhao’s pardon.

From The Wall Street Journal

They haven’t been charged with federal crimes, making the pardons largely symbolic.

From The Wall Street Journal

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