Pardoned is a term used to describe the act of forgiving or absolving someone from a crime or punishment. Amnestied, with 9 letters, is a related term which means to grant a general pardon for offenses, especially political ones. Forgave, with 7 letters, is another term which means to cease to feel resentment against someone for an offense or fault. Forgiven, with 8 letters, is similar to forgave but implies that the person who committed the offense has been pardoned. Letoff, with 6 letters, is a term which means to be excused from a punishment or obligation. Lastly, SPARED, with 6 letters, is a term which means to be exempt from harm or punishment.