Synonyms of pardons

pardons 1 of 2

noun

plural of pardon

as in amnesties

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

the criminal is hoping for a presidential pardon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amnesties
• immunities
• remissions
• absolutions
• paroles
• exemptions
• acquittals
• remittals
• commutations
• exonerations
• clemencies
• vindications
• indemnities
• mercies
• reprieves
• impunities
• leniencies
• exculpations
• condonations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• penalties
• punishments
• sentences
• convictions
• charges
• retributions
• fines
• assessments
• impositions
• condemnations
• chastisements
• castigations

pardons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pardon

1

as in forgives

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward

he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgives
• ignores
• releases
• acquits
• exonerates
• discharges
• absolves
• exculpates
• liberates
• remits
• vindicates
• excuses
• disregards
• passes over
• condones
• shrugs off
• shrives
• redeems
• clears
• unburdens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resents
• hates
• despises
• dislikes
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• punishes
• redresses
• avenges
• penalizes
• abominates
• revenges
• disciplines
• execrates
• retaliates
• requites

2

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgives
• ignores
• overlooks
• justifies
• excuses
• explains
• discounts
• disregards
• remits
• whitewashes
• condones
• passes over
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• glosses (over)
• blinks (at)
• forgives and forgets
• winks (at)
• overpasses
• exonerates
• glozes (over)
• exculpates
• acquits
• rationalizes
• absolves
• closes one's eyes to
• waives
• vindicates
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• minds
• marks
• objects (to)
• heeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pardons

Noun

The official also highlighted pardons handed down by Biden, including for his son Hunter and other family members. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

The report highlighted how lobbyists and brokers are charging felons up to millions of dollars to sidestep the traditional Justice Department clemency process, using insider access and social media influencers to push presidential pardons. — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Trump, who has been granted sweeping legal immunity by the Supreme Court, has vowed to issue pardons for members of his team who face investigation. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

If the president’s pardons of the January 6th rioters are included, the figure is 92%. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Asked for comment, a White House official said presidential pardons apply only to federal convictions. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

The president has broad authority to issue pardons and commutations, but the power is strictly limited to federal offenses. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The investigation, which later won a Pulitzer Prize for breaking news, detailed multiple controversial pardons, including one for a man convicted of murder whose family donated $21,500 to retire debt from Bevin’s 2015 campaign. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

Other presidential powers include the negotiation of treaties and the granting of pardons. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

After losing his reelection bid to Bill Clinton in 1992, Bush issued Christmas Eve pardons to six Reagan administration officials convicted of or facing trials for crimes related to Iran-Contra. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Trump pardons ex-Republican congressman. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 June 2026

President Kennedy pardons his predecessor, Nixon, for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Being the president and all, Richard pardons himself and Jenny. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026

Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes. — FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026

These changes would ensure a more merciful society, one that pardons in the name not of a sovereign president, but of the people. — Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

May 29 — In one of many conciliatory moves toward the hip-hop community, Trump pardons Young Boy NBA on a guns conviction. — Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll After years of struggle and transformation, country musician Jelly Roll was pardoned by Tennessee’s governor for his criminal past in the state. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025