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Condone

To pardon; to forgive.

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Broader term 1

Forgive 76% connected

To give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 4

Exculpation 74% connected

The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Exculpation 74% connected

The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pardoner 74% connected

One who pardons.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pardoner 74% connected

One who pardons.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Excuse 92% connected

To free from accusation, or the imputation of fault or blame; to clear from guilt; to release from a charge; to justify by extenuating a fault; to ex…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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