Definition of forgiving Forgiving
/fɚgɪˈvɪŋ/ - [fergiving] - for•giv•ing
We found 7 definitions of forgiving from 4 different sources.
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What does forgiving mean?
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| forgiving - inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" | ||
| unforgiving unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman" | ||
| kind, tolerant tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" | ||
| forgiving - providing absolution | ||
| absolvitory, exonerative | ||
| exculpatory clearing of guilt or blame | ||
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Wiktionary 
- forgiving (Verb)
Present participle of forgive. - forgiving (Adjective)
Inclined to forgive.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- forgiving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forgive - forgiving (a.)
Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
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🔤- forgiving, verb, gerund of forgive (infinitive).
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