Verbs for Forgiveness and Disregard

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

After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding.

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

Understanding the circumstances, she chose to excuse her colleague for the unintentional oversight.

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

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

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

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

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

The newly discovered evidence served to exonerate the wrongly accused individual.

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

The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

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

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

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

to not notice or see something

In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document.

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan.

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

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

to skip or ignore something or someone

Let's pass over the details for now and focus on the bigger picture.

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Despite our high hopes, we had to write off the initiative as unsuccessful.

to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration

They brushed aside the outdated policies and implemented new strategies.

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

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

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

The boss disregarded safety protocols and put workers at risk.

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

The manager chose to downplay the challenges the team was facing during the project.

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

The rebellious teenager chose to flout the rules of the school.

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

It's unfair to discount the opinions of certain team members during decision-making.

not having any writing, drawing, or other visible content, often appearing empty or plain

The blank sheet of paper stared back at him, waiting to be filled with words.