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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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Words that share this root

pardon pardoner pardoning pardons

What's another word for pardonable?

forgivable excusable justifiable pardonable remissible condonable

What's the opposite of pardonable?

unforgivable unpardonable inexcusable

Rhymes with pardonable

adorable candor honor laborable