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Verbs of Power Relations - Verbs for Forgiveness and Disregard

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to forgiveness and disregard such as "pardon", "excuse", and "overlook".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Power Relations
to forgive

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

Ex: After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to excuse
to excuse
[Verb]

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

Ex: Understanding the circumstances, she chose to excuse her colleague for the unintentional oversight. 
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to pardon
to pardon
[Verb]

to forgive someone for a mistake, releasing them from the usual consequences

Ex: After a sincere apology, she chose to pardon her friend. 
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to absolve

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

Ex: Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame. 
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to exonerate

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

Ex: The newly discovered evidence served to exonerate the wrongly accused individual. 
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to let off

to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment

Ex: The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief. 
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verb]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines. 
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to neglect

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

Ex: The company neglected the warnings about the changing market trends, and now they face financial challenges. 
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to overlook

to not notice or see something

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
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to dismiss

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan. 
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to condone

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

Ex: The company's failure to address employee misconduct might be seen as condoning unethical practices in the workplace. 
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to pass over

to skip or ignore something or someone

Ex: Let's pass over the details for now and focus on the bigger picture. 
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to write off

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Ex: Despite our high hopes, we had to write off the initiative as unsuccessful. 
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to brush aside

to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration

Ex: They brushed aside the outdated policies and implemented new strategies. 
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to shrug off

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

Ex: The manager advised the team to shrug off the distractions and maintain productivity. 
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to disregard

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

Ex: The boss disregarded safety protocols and put workers at risk. 
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to downplay

to make something seem less important or significant than it truly is

Ex: The manager chose to downplay the challenges the team was facing during the project. 
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to flout
to flout
[Verb]

to openly ignore or disobey something, showing disrespect by not following rules or standards

Ex: The rebellious teenager chose to flout the rules of the school. 
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to discount

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

Ex: It's unfair to discount the opinions of certain team members during decision-making. 
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to blank
to blank
[Verb]

to deliberately ignore or treat someone as if they are not present

Ex: She chose to blank her colleague in the hallway, avoiding eye contact. 
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