What is another word for excused?

Pronunciation: [ɛkskjˈuːsd] (IPA)

When we want to say that someone has been excused from a particular obligation or duty, there are a variety of words we can use to convey this meaning. One common synonym for "excused" is "dismissed," which implies a release from any further obligation or responsibility. Another possible word is "pardoned," which suggests that the person in question has been forgiven for their absence or failure to meet a requirement. We might also use "exempted" to convey the sense that someone has been given a special dispensation from a particular requirement or rule. Other synonyms for "excused" might include "released," "suspended," "waived," or "let off the hook".

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What are the opposite words for excused?

The word "excused" has a range of antonyms depending on the context. In the circumstances where excuses are sought, the opposite of "excused" might be "accused," "charged," or "blamed." In other circumstances, the antonym could be "denied," "prohibited," "disallowed," "restrained," or "forbidden." Inclusion of these antonyms for "excused" depends on what context it is being used. These antonyms show a range of irreconcilable states between "excused" when one is granted permission or when they seek permission, and when one is forbidden, denied or blamed for doing something wrong.

Usage examples for Excused

Under the circumstances, however, his sincerity need not be doubted in believing a republic the only outcome, and his ambition or vanity may be excused for wishing to continue its leader.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
He spoke coldly, as an only son may, but he was to be excused.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Collingwood continued to gloom after the Maclaughlins and Kingsnorth, who had nearly finished when he appeared, had excused themselves.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee

Famous quotes with Excused

  • If time is money, it seems moral to save time, above all one's own, and such parsimony is excused by consideration for others. One is straight-forward.
    Theodor Adorno
  • I must be out of it, but I don't know any good journalists who have excused Clinton's problems.
    Benjamin C. Bradlee
  • I did not see any major issues other than the jury substitutions. I can't know whether there's a problem there, until I read the transcript from the in-chambers conference, when those jurors were excused.
    Catherine Crier
  • The show originally started out as a ten hour mini-series. We shot two hours and then were excused for a while, for no apparent reason. Things went very quiet for a time and then a few months later we were called back and told that it was going to be a full season.
    Gil Gerard
  • But if, on the other hand, we should be justified in rejecting it, if there testified on oath, then, supposing our rules of evidence to be sound, we may be excused if we hesitate elsewhere to give it credence.
    Simon Greenleaf

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