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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: Last year, the family forgave their relative for past wrongs.
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to excuse
to excuse
[Verb]

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

Ex: The supervisor chose to excuse the employee for the late submission , considering the workload .
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to pardon
to pardon
[Verb]

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

Ex: The experienced leader pardoned the team for their collective mistake .
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to absolve

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

Ex: The organization has recently absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .
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to exonerate

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

Ex: She frequently exonerates employees based on verifiable evidence .
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to let off

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

Ex: The police let the suspect off with a caution instead of arresting them, believing that the offense was minor and unintentional.
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verb]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .
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to neglect

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 overlook

to not notice or see something

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .
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to dismiss

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .
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to condone

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

Ex: Failing to confront or address discriminatory remarks within a community may unintentionally condone such behavior .
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to pass over

to skip or ignore something or someone

Ex: They passed over his mistakes .
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to write off

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Ex: After several unsuccessful attempts , they wrote off the idea as unfeasible .
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to brush aside

to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration

Ex: The professor brushed aside any questions about the upcoming exam .
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to shrug off

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

Ex: Please shrug these minor issues off and concentrate on the main goal.
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to disregard

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

Ex: The manager is currently disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .
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to downplay

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

Ex: The organization has recently downplayed the impact of the restructuring on employees .
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to flout
to flout
[Verb]

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

Ex: He frequently flouts instructions , leading to disruptions in the workflow .
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to discount

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

Ex: The team was actively discounting non-critical tasks during the peak season .
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to blank
to blank
[Verb]

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

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