pardonable

par·don·able

adj \ˈpärd-nə-bəl, ˈpär-d^ən-ə-bəl\

Definition of PARDONABLE

: admitting of being pardoned : excusable <pardonable offenses>

— par·don·able·ness noun

— par·don·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PARDONABLE

1. It was a pardonable mistake.
2. <the new parents' gushing pride was pardonable>

First Known Use of PARDONABLE

15th century

Related to PARDONABLE

Synonyms: condonable, excusable, forgivable, venial, remissible, remittable

Antonyms: indefensible, inexcusable, mortal, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable

Related Words: justifiable, redeemable; allowable, permissible; insignificant, minor, petty, trifling, trivial, unimportant; harmless, ignorable, tolerable

Near Antonyms: abominable, criminal, damning, evil, heinous; sinful, vile, wicked

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