forgive
- verb (v)
Meaning: stop blame and grant pardon
Synonyms:
absolve
accept apology
acquit
allow for
amnesty
bear no malice
bear with
bury the hatchet
clear
commute
condone
dismiss from mind
efface
exculpate
excuse
exempt
exonerate
extenuate
forget
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
overlook
palliate
pocket
purge
release
relent
remit
reprieve
respite
spring
think no more of
turn other cheek
wink at
wipe slate clean
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