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forgiving

/fər'ɡɪvɪŋ/

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adjective
providing absolution
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Similar:

absolvitory exonerative exculpatory
adjective
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
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"a kindly forgiving nature" "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"

Similar:

kind tolerant unvindictive

Opposite:

unforgiving

Examples of forgiving

"a kindly forgiving nature"
"a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"