Revenge and Forgiveness

Forgive: To no longer feel angry about or wish to punish, to  free from blame
Synonyms: absolve, amnesty, condone, exonerate, exculpate

  • When the president granted the prisoner a pardon, he felt the man’s good deeds were enough to absolve him of his wrongdoings.
  • The man’s petition for political amnesty was declined because of his violent criminal past.
  • The boss will condone your flashy outfit today given that you never wear it to work again.
  • Only by identifying the real cause of the house fire can we exonerate you from the arson charge.
  • The photographic evidence revealed by the security camera was essential to exculpate the suspect.

Revenge: The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered
Synonyms: avenge, vengeance, retribution, reprisal, (being) vindictive,

  • Together, the sisters swore they would avenge their father’s murder no matter how long it took.
  • Evan’s desire for vengeance led him to purchase a gun.
  • While in prison for a crime she did not commit, Elena planned the retribution she would inflict upon those who betrayed her.
  • The newspapers carried the story about the soldiers’ reprisal against the enemies who had attacked a village of women and children.
  • Jerry couldn’t believe Marcel was so vindictive that he would spread a nasty rumour about him!