forgive

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Synonyms: forgave, forgie

Antonyms: forgave, forgie

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[pardon]] (someone); to [[waive]] any [[negative]] [[feeling]] towards or [[desire]] for [[punishment]] or [[retribution]] against.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[pardon]] (something); to [[waive]] any [[negative]] [[feeling]] over or [[retribution]] for.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[waive]] or [[remit]] (a debt), to [[absolve]] from [[payment]] or [[compensation]] of.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[accord]] [[forgiveness]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[look past]]; to look beyond.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[redeem]]; to [[offset]] the bad effects of something.

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