FORGIVEN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiven

verb

past participle of forgive

as in pardoned

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us

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as in ignored

to dismiss as of little importance he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration

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Recent Examples of forgiven Yet politicians have let the problem fester for so long that the public could be forgiven for thinking that the crisis would never actually arrive. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 And in a sign that all may truly be forgiven, ESPN reported that not long after Kiffin bailed for Baton Rouge Golding bought his house in Oxford. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 The 6-Step Forgiveness Rehearsal Kimmel's research points to a simple forgiveness practice anyone can try, whether or not the other person ever finds out that they’ve been forgiven. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Mainoo, sitting on the bench, could be forgiven for wondering if Tuchel had really watched his matches in the second half of last season. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Each incident was met with a familiar, suffocating silence — minimized, forgiven and swept away. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 July 2026 Set the scene Step onto the grounds of Coral Reef Club, and you would be forgiven for feeling like you’ve been transported back 50 years to a bygone era of old-school glamour. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The classic button-up is a nondescript garment, so you’d be forgiven for not noticing, but women’s shirting has undergone a seismic shift. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven

Verb

Trump later pardoned or commuted the sentences of virtually all defendants involved in the riot.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife in December after the couple was indicted on corruption charges under former President Joe Biden’s Justice Department.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

Definition of pardoned

Verb

Many are ignored, cause unnecessary delays or are dismissed as noise.

— Subba Rao Katragadda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
That’s why the thought of moving starter Michael King, closer Mason Miller or southpaw Adrian Morejon shouldn’t be ignored if someone is willing to overpay for one of them.

— Jim Bowden, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of ignored

Verb

Everyone was happy to see Tim Ream excused his yellow card and Miguel Almiron cautioned for diving, including me.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His and his attorney were only in court for a couple of minutes before Superior Court Judge Alford Dempsey excused them both.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of excused

Verb

Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Freedman explained that a good formula can replenish the skin with essential lipids and antioxidants, keeping it soft, resilient, and supple.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of explained

Verb

Any person in Nathan’s position would be justified in feeling angry, but the fact that the person in question is Nathan — famously an explosive grudge-holder — only makes matters worse.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
But Simon has been a calm presence with the ball at his feet this summer, and justified his selection through his sense of anticipation alone, completing more defensive actions outside his penalty area than any other goalkeeper this tournament.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of justified

Verb

Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
Many individuals may unknowingly be entitled to American or Canadian citizenship through birth or descent, a valuable inheritance often overlooked.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026