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ardon, paardon, parddon, pardo, pardom, pardonn, pardoon, parrdon, ppardon
Pardon — synonyms, definition
1. pardon (Noun)
38 synonyms
absolution acquittal admission alleviation allowance amnesty apology argument atonement clemency confession deliverance delivery discharge exculpation excuse exemption exoneration extension extrication • • •
3 definitions
pardon (Noun) — The act of excusing a mistake or offence.
pardon (Noun) — (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offence.
pardon (Noun) — (law) the formal act of liberating someone.
6 types of
benignity clemency kindness mercifulness mercy warrant
2 types
condonation exculpation
2. pardon (Verb)
14 synonyms
absolve acquit clear clear up condone exculpate excuse exonerate explain forgive overlook remit reprieve resolve
3 definitions
pardon (Verb) — Accept an excuse for.
ex. "Please pardon my dirty hands"
pardon (Verb) — (law) grant a pardon to.
ex. "Ford pardoned Nixon" ex. "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"
pardon (Verb) — Stop blaming or grant forgiveness.
3 types of
concede grant yield
8 types
absolve amnesty condone excuse free justify remit shrive
3. pardon (Interjection)
1 definition
pardon (Interjection) — Indicates incomprehension, a request to repeat for clarification.