Pardon is a term used to describe the act of forgiving or absolving someone from guilt or punishment. REMISSION (9 letters) is the act of releasing someone from a debt or obligation, while FORGIVE (7 letters) is to stop feeling resentment towards someone for an offense. AMNESTY (7 letters) is a general pardon for offenses, while REPRIEVE (8 letters) is a temporary suspension of punishment. ABSOLVE (7 letters) is to free from guilt or blame, while EXCUSE (6 letters) is to FORGIVE or overlook an offense. REMIT (5 letters) is to send money in payment, while ahem (4 letters) is an interjection used to get someone's attention. Huh (3 letters) and hunh (4 letters) are interjections used to express surprise or confusion, while what (4 letters) is an interrogative used to ask for information. Letoff (6 letters) is to release from a duty or obligation, while SHRIVE (6 letters) is to hear a confession and grant absolution. CONDONE (7 letters) is to overlook or FORGIVE an offense, while letslide (8 letters) is to allow something to pass without comment or punishment. Remittal (8 letters) is the act of sending back or returning something.