forgiving Definition

forgive
verb forgave, forgiven, forgiving

1. To stop being angry about (an offence) or with (an offender); pardon.

Thesaurus: excuse, pardon, absolve, exonerate, condone, acquit, overlook, remit, let off the hook; Antonym: hold to account.
2. To spare someone the paying of (a debt).

Derivative: forgivable
adj

Able to be excused or pardoned
Thesaurus: excusable, pardonable, venial; innocent.

Derivative: forgivably
adverb

Derivative: forgiver
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon forgiefan.

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forgiving
adj

1. Ready to forgive; patient and tolerant.

Thesaurus: sparing, tolerant, humane, compassionate, indulgent, lenient, mild, merciful, soft-hearted, clement, forbearing, magnanimous; Antonym: censorious.