forgive synonyms

forgive

v.

  1. To cease to resent

    pardon, overlook, dismiss from the mind, efface from the memory, pocket the affront, forgive and forget, let pass, palliate, excuse, condone, remit, forget, relent, bear no malice, exonerate, exculpate, let bygones be bygones, laugh it off, let it go, kiss and make up, bury the hatchet, turn the other cheek, charge to experience, make allowance, let up on*, write off*, charge off*; see also forget 1.

    Antonyms blame, resent, retaliate.

  2. To absolve

    acquit, pardon, release; see absolve, excuse. See syn. study at absolve.

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