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pardonable

/ˈpɑːrdənəbəl/ adjective · British & US

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What does pardonable mean?

adjective

Worthy of pardon; capable of being forgiven. Forgivable.

Example

"His mistake was pardonable, given the circumstances."

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Etymologically related

pardon pardoner pardoning pardons

Synonyms for pardonable

forgivable excusable justifiable pardonable remissible condonable

Antonyms of pardonable

unforgivable unpardonable inexcusable

Rhymes with pardonable

adorable candor honor laborable