Meaning of FORGIVING
| Pronunciation: | | fur'giving
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- [adj] providing absolution
- [adj] inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"
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| | Synonyms: | | absolvitory, exculpatory, exonerative, kind, tolerant, unvindictive |
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| | Antonyms: | | unforgiving | | |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \For*giv"ing\, a.
Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild;
merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper. --
{For*giv"ing*ly}, adv. -- {For*giv"ing*ness}, n. --J. C.
Shairp.
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| | Related Terms: | | accepting, benevolent, clement, compassionate, conciliatory, easy, easygoing, forbearant, forbearing, generous, gentle, humane, kind, lax, lenient, longanimous, long-suffering, magnanimous, merciful, mild, moderate, patient, placable, soft, sparing, tender, tolerant, unresentful, unrevengeful |
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