forgave

[fer-geyv] / fərˈgeɪv /

VERB

stop blame and grant pardon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolve condone excuse forget

STRONG

acquit amnesty clear commute efface exculpate exempt exonerate extenuate overlook palliate pocket purge release relent remit reprieve respite spring

WEAK

accept apology allow for bear no malice bear with bury the hatchet dismiss from mind kiss and make up laugh off let bygones be bygones let it go let off let off easy let pass let up on make allowance think no more of turn other cheek wink at wipe slate clean

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn

STRONG

accuse blame hold increase keep maintain sentence

WEAK

censure charge punish

Example Sentences

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“What I realize is that my mom did the best she could. I forgave my mom a long time ago.”

From New York Times

She added: "I forgave that man and I married him."

From BBC

His mother, he said, finally forgave him for his earlier hitchhiking escapade.

From Washington Post

The victim’s father, whose identity was withheld to protect the underage victim in the case, hugged Hensel and said he forgave him.

From Los Angeles Times

Holland forgave Krzyzewski, just as he forgave me for hunting him down in Hawaii.

From Washington Post