(par-don-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to forgive; to free from legal punishment;
noun. the act of forgiving or freeing from legal punishment

Example Sentence

The judge is pardoning the criminal.

Synonyms

forgive; let off; excuse; overlook

Antonyms

punish; condemn

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Rhymes

  • gardening
  • hardening
  • pardoning