What is the meaning of forgiving?

verb

  • Stop blaming or grant forgiveness.
    • usage: "I forgave him his infidelity"; "She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday"
  • Absolve from payment.
    • usage: "I forgive you your debt"

adjective

  • Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.
    • usage: "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"
  • Providing absolution.
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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