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PUNISHED Antonyms

10 antonyms for punished. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PUNISHED

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
absolved

verb

v

adjective satellite

• freed from any question of guilt

acquitted

verb, noun

v, n

adjective satellite

• declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

cleared

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

adjective satellite

• freed from any question of guilt

exonerated

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• freed from any question of guilt

vindicated

verb

v

adjective satellite

• freed from any question of guilt

commended

verb

v

verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

forgiven

verb

v

verb

• stop blaming or grant forgiveness

• absolve from payment

lauded

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

pardoned

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant a pardon to

rewarded

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Alternatives for ABSOLVED

Words (19)

Alternatives for ACQUITTED

Words (16)

Alternatives for CLEARED

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Phrases (8)

Alternatives for EXONERATED

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Alternatives for VINDICATED

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Alternatives for COMMENDED

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Alternatives for FORGIVEN

Words (7)

Alternatives for LAUDED

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