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Opposite of the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Opposite of a judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Opposite of a cancellation or postponement of a punishment
Opposite of the action of forgiving or being forgiven
“She deserves a much more severe punishment because that child will be suffering the effects of the mother's behaviors for its entire life.”
Opposite of the gentle or kind exercise of power
Opposite of an act of releasing someone, especially from the custody or restraint of the law
“This man had conducted himself with propriety during his imprisonment, and given evidence of reform, will, at the expiration of his term, be restored to citizenship.”
Opposite of exemption or immunity from punishment
Opposite of an act freeing someone from a responsibility or obligation
“Accounts written by other mariners shipwrecked along the same coast chronicled their brutal enslavement at the hands of ruthless desert nomads.”
Opposite of to forgive (someone) for a fault or offense
Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
Opposite of to excuse or disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“They develop a rationalization of why they do what they do and feel cut off from social groups that disapprove or condemn their behavior.”
Opposite of to waive any negative feelings towards something that would typically cause angst
“I'm sorry, but I have to disallow this marriage as you hardly know the man.”
Opposite of to release from the custody or restraint of the law
“The House of Lords may imprison an individual for any fixed period of time, but an individual imprisoned by the House of Commons is set free upon prorogation.”
Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
(law, of a debt) Opposite of to remit or discharge
“They will hold someone to account if any damages are found.”
Opposite of an expression of not having heard or understood what was said
“Understood! Runway 2 will be open for landing.”
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