Word FORGIVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

forgive

🇺🇸 [fərˈɡɪv]

Meanings

Forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It can also refer to the act of excusing or pardoning a wrongdoing.

Examples

• She forgave him for being late to the meeting.
• It can be hard to forgive someone who has hurt you.
• He was able to forgive himself for making the mistake.

Synonyms

pardon • excuse • absolve

Antonyms

resent • blame • condemn