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

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to excuse
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to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

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

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

Ex: The organization has absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .
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to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

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

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to ignore
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to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

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

Ex: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .
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to not notice or see something

Ex: Be cautious not overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .
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to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

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

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to skip or ignore something or someone

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to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Ex: After several unsuccessful attempts , wrote off the idea as unfeasible .
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to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration

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to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

Ex: The athlete decided shrug off the negative comments and stay focused on training .
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to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

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

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

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

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

Ex: Last week , blanked a team member during a crucial discussion .
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