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pardon

/ˈpɑɹdn̩/noun, verb2 syllables

Pardon means: the formal act of liberating someone.

Synonyms for pardon5

noun, as in the formal act of liberating someone

amnesty, free pardon

noun, as in the act of excusing a mistake or offense

forgiveness

noun, as in a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

amnesty

verb, as in accept an excuse for

excuse

also used for pardon

clemency

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What does pardon mean?5

noun

1

the formal act of liberating someone

2

the act of excusing a mistake or offense

3

a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

verb

1

accept an excuse for“Please excuse my dirty hands”

2

grant a pardon to“Ford pardoned Nixon”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pardon?2

two syllables

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Pardon in a sentence

  • I beg your pardon, but would you repeat what you said?CK
  • Pardon me, squire, but you're starting to get on my nerves!sundown
  • Pardon me, but do you have any fancy mustard?Eccles17
  • That man is an idiot, pardon the expression.Nuel
  • Pardon me, can you add another wine bottle please?WestofEden
  • Pardon me, would you explain to me the importance of this phrase?awynands
  • Pardon the bother, and many thanks for your kindness.Hybrid
  • Pardon me, but would you mind scooching over just a bit?bekindtoall

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of pardon

as a noun

plural
pardons

as a verb

past tense
pardoned
present participle
pardoning
third-person singular
pardons
past participle
pardoned