What is another word for Pardoning?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːdənɪŋ] (IPA)

Pardoning is an act of forgiving someone for a mistake or wrongdoing. There are several synonyms for pardoning, each with slightly different nuances. For instance, excusing refers to absolving someone of blame or guilt, whereas forgiving entails letting go of resentment or anger towards someone. Forbearing stresses the idea of restraining oneself from punishing someone for their transgression. Reprieving, on the other hand, means to delay or postpone punishment. Similarly, clemency suggests showing mercy or lenience towards someone who has violated a law or rule. Meanwhile, amnesty refers to the act of granting a general pardon to a group of people for their offenses. These synonyms offer a range of choices depending on the context in which they are used.

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  • Equivalence

    • Noun, singular or mass
      pardon.
  • Independent

    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      forgiving.
  • Other Related

What are the hypernyms for Pardoning?

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What are the opposite words for Pardoning?

Antonyms for pardoning are punishing, condemning, blaming, prosecuting, sentencing, penalizing, punishing, retaliating, chastising, and imposing penalties. These words refer to the opposite of forgiving, absolving, or excusing someone for a wrongdoing they committed. When someone is punished or sentenced, they are held accountable for their actions and made to face the consequences. Condemning someone means that they are disapproving of their actions and holding them responsible for their wrongdoing. These opposite words are used to express the opposite of mercy and forgiveness, and are often used in a legal, judicial, or moral context.

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Usage examples for Pardoning

First, think of His Pardoning mercy.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
And perhaps she trusts too much to the Pardoning affection of friendship.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
No doubt they conjure up, while writing, the loving, listening face, the tender, Pardoning heart, the ready tear of sympathy, and passionate confidences of heart and brain flow rapidly from the pen.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

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