to forgive or excuse someone, especially someone who has committed a crime, to release someone from the punishment for a crime

Formal and Informal Expressions of pardoned

In different contexts, you can replace 'pardoned' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'excused, absolved, exonerated' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'let off the hook, off the leash, off the cuff' is a commonplace synonym.

pardoned: Explore its Definition & Usage

pardoned Definition

1to forgive or excuse someone, especially someone who has committed a crime
2to release someone from the punishment for a crime

Using pardoned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pardoned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The governor pardoned the prisoner after serving 10 years in prison.
Example
He was pardoned for his crimes and released from jail.
Example
The president has the power to pardon anyone convicted of a federal crime.

pardoned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pardoned

forgive
excuse
absolve
exonerate
acquit

Antonyms for pardoned

blame
condemn
convict
sentence
punish

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Summary: pardoned in Brief

To 'pardon' [pahr-dnd] means to forgive or excuse someone, especially someone who has committed a crime. It also refers to releasing someone from the punishment for a crime. Examples include 'The governor pardoned the prisoner after serving 10 years in prison.' and 'The president has the power to pardon anyone convicted of a federal crime.'