n. Function: verb
1 to exact neither punishment nor redress for or from FF1C; she was much too ready to excuse her children's faults FF1E;
Synonyms: condone, forgive, pardon, remit
Related Words: alibi, apologize (for), explain, justify, pretext, rationalize; absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate; extenuate, gloss (over), gloze, overlook, palliate, pass over, shrug off, whitewash, wink (at)
Contrasted Words: blame, censure, criticize, reprehend, reprobate; castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline; admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand
Antonyms: punish
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Synonyms: EXEMPT , absolve, discharge, dispense, let off, privilege (from), relieve, spare