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excusable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of excusable

worthy of forgiveness

Such minor errors are excusable.

Synonyms of excusable

condonable, forgivable, pardonable, remissible, remittable, venial

Words Related to excusable

justifiable, redeemable

allowable, permissible

insignificant, minor, petty, trifling, trivial, unimportant

harmless, ignorable, tolerable

Near Antonyms of excusable

abominable, criminal, damning, evil, heinous

sinful, vile, wicked

Antonyms of excusable

indefensible, inexcusable, mortal, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable

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excusable

Synonyms and Antonyms of excusable

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