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Forgiving

verb
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.
"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."
2.verbTo accord forgiveness.
3.nounAn act of forgiveness.
4.adjectiveInclined to forgive.
"I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence."
5.adjectiveUser-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.

Synonyms

exculpatoryexonerativeabsolvitorytolerantkindunvindictiveconciliatorymercifulgoodcompassionatepolitelenient

Rhymes With

misgivingunforgivinggivinglivingthanksgivingrelivingcaregivingstandard of living
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