1. condone To pardon is to let pass, as a fault or sin, without resentment, blame, or punishment. Forgive has reference to feelings, pardon to consequences; hence, the executive may pardon, but has noth Synonyms: pardon, absolve, condone, forgive, pass by, remit, acquit, excuse, overlook, pass over Antonyms: castigate, chastise, convict, doom, recompense, sentence, chasten, condemn, correct, punish, scourge, visit