 forgiving |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] inclined or able to forgive and show mercy | |
| Examples: | "a kindly forgiving nature" "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" |
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| Related terms: | unforgiving kind unvindictive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] providing absolution | |
| Synonyms: | exonerative absolvitory | |
| Related terms: | exculpatory | |
| Similar spelling: |
forgivingly forgive forgiver forgivably forgivable forgiveness |
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