Forgiveness
Nouns
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forgiveness, pardon, condonation, grace, remission, absolution, amnesty, oblivion
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indulgence
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reprieve. conciliation
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reconcilement
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reconciliation etc. (pacification) Pacification
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propitiation. excuse, exoneration, quittance, release, indemnity
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bill of indemnity, act of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, deed of indemnity
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exculpation etc. (acquittal) Acquittal. longanimity, placability
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forbearance.
Verbs
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forgive, forgive and forget
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pardon, condone, think no more of, let bygones be bygones, shake hands
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forget an injury. excuse, pass over, overlook
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wink at etc. (neglect) Neglect
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bear with
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allow for, make allowances for
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let one down easily, not be too hard upon, pocket the affront. let off, remit, absolve, give absolution, reprieve
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acquit etc. Acquittal. beg pardon, ask pardon, implore pardon etc. n.
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conciliate, propitiate, placate
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make up a quarrel etc. (pacify) Pacification
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let the wound heal.
Adjectives
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forgiving, placable, conciliatory, forgiven etc. v.
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unresented, unavenged, unrevenged.
Phrases
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more in sorrow than in anger
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the offender never pardons" [Herbert].