Synonyms of forgiven

forgiven

verb

past participle of forgive

1

as in pardoned

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward

it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pardoned
• ignored
• redeemed
• excused
• absolved
• exonerated
• vindicated
• acquitted
• remitted
• disregarded
• exculpated
• condoned
• liberated
• released
• cleared
• shriven
• passed over
• discharged
• unburdened
• shrugged off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resented
• hated
• despised
• detested
• disliked
• abhorred
• loathed
• punished
• avenged
• revenged
• redressed
• retaliated
• penalized
• disciplined
• abominated
• execrated
• requited

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• pardoned
• excused
• explained
• justified
• overlooked
• disregarded
• condoned
• remitted
• blinked (at)
• brushed (aside or off)
• discounted
• winked (at)
• passed over
• whitewashed
• forgiven and forgotten
• papered over
• glossed (over)
• shrugged off
• rationalized
• absolved
• overpassed
• glozed (over)
• exonerated
• vindicated
• acquitted
• exculpated
• closed one's eyes to
• waived
• cleared
• waved (aside or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noted
• marked
• objected (to)
• heeded
• minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgiven

Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail. — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

You’d be forgiven for not straying greatly from the Four Seasons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

However, get a couple of key hits on the way to a World Series title, and all will be forgiven. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The interest rate will be 3% and will begin to be forgiven after 10 years to encourage residents to remain in their homes and Elk Grove long term. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

One of the plaintiffs in the case, Jorge Cortes, is a Marine veteran who had his student loans from the ITT Technical Institute forgiven in August 2022, according to the court filing. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The plea agreement the prosecution offered no doubt has something to do with the fact Nantambu’s attorney said this month that his client had forgiven Brown and no longer wanted to participate in the prosecution. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

But that is different from reserving the right, in advance, to misbehave — or asserting that your brother-in-law was not actually forgiven. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

For another, the Hungarian king who tried her owed her a fair amount of money — a debt that was forgiven after her conviction. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026