Definitions
- Describing the act of letting go of anger or resentment towards someone who has wronged you. - Referring to the act of absolving someone of their wrongdoing and releasing them from blame or punishment. - Talking about the act of excusing someone for their mistake or offense and not holding it against them.
- Referring to the act of officially forgiving someone for a crime or offense and releasing them from legal punishment. - Describing the act of granting clemency or mercy to someone who has been convicted of a crime. - Talking about the act of excusing someone from a punishment or penalty that they would otherwise receive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of forgiving or excusing someone for their wrongdoing.
- 2Both imply a release from blame or punishment.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both are acts of mercy or compassion.
What is the difference?
- 1Legal context: Pardoned is typically used in a legal context, while forgiven can be used in both legal and personal contexts.
- 2Severity of offense: Pardoned is usually reserved for more serious offenses, while forgiven can be used for minor or major offenses.
- 3Authority: Pardoned is granted by an official authority, while forgiven is a personal decision.
- 4Connotation: Pardoned implies a more formal and official tone, while forgiven is more personal and emotional.
- 5Usage: Pardoned is less common than forgiven in everyday language.
Remember this!
Forgiven and pardoned are both words that describe the act of forgiving or excusing someone for their wrongdoing. However, pardoned is typically used in a legal context and is granted by an official authority to release someone from legal punishment. On the other hand, forgiven is a personal decision to let go of anger or resentment towards someone and release them from blame or punishment.
