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forgiving

DEFINITIONS OF: forgiving

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adj inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

“a kindly forgiving nature”
“a forgiving embrace to the naughty child”
Synonyms
kind, tolerant
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
unvindictive
not vindictive
Antonyms:
unforgiving
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
revengeful, vengeful, vindictive
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
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adj providing absolution

Synonyms:
absolvitory, exonerative
exculpatory
clearing of guilt or blame
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