pardon

Synonyms: absolution acquittal allowance amnesty anchor clemency commute conciliation condonation discharge exculpation excuse exoneration forbearance freeing grace indemnification indemnity indulgence justification kindness lifeboat lifesaver mercy release remission reprieve vindication

Antonyms: chastisement condemnation damning ostracization penalty punishment

Synonyms: absolve accept acquit amnesty blink at bury the hatchet clear condone discharge exculpate excuse exonerate free give absolution grant amnesty justify let off let off easy liberate lifeboat overlook release remit reprieve rescue spring suspend charges tolerate wink at wipe slate clean write off

Antonyms: chastise condemn damn ostracize penalize punish