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Meaning of forgiving

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

forgiving

verb

Definitions

  1. To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

    Example: Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.

  2. To accord forgiveness.

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of forgiveness.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inclined to forgive.

    Example: I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence.

  2. User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.