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PARDONING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word pardoning. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word pardoning. (close relations)
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amnesty
nounn
noun

• a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

verb

• grant a pardon to (a group of people)

excuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

• a note explaining an absence

• a poor example

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant exemption or release to

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• ask for permission to be released from an engagement

• excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

forgiveness
nounn
noun

• compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

free pardon
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the formal act of liberating someone

Best Hypernyms For PARDONING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pardoning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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forgive benignity clemency kindness mercifulness mercy warrant

Alternatives for AMNESTY

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