FORGIVES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

forgives

verb

present tense third-person singular of forgive

as in pardons

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 ignores

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 forgives But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026 While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination. — Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025 Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which has been in place since 2007, forgives federal student loans for borrowers who have worked at non-profit organizations or in public service after 120 payments, or 10 years. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios. — Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025

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After losing his reelection bid to Bill Clinton in 1992, Bush issued Christmas Eve pardons to six Reagan administration officials convicted of or facing trials for crimes related to Iran-Contra.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
Trump pardons ex-Republican congressman.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 June 2026

Definition of pardons

Verb

In the sketch, Washington’s announcement prompts a skeptical colonist (David) to imagine a future leader who ignores the Constitution, uses the presidency for personal gain and seeks to remain in power.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Our farmers and small businesses are already following strong safety rules — a one-size-fits-all federal ban ignores that.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignores

Verb

But that equation overlooks both the capacity technology can create and the potential people already have.

— Niki Armstrong, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Outside, a nearly 2,500-square-foot wraparound terrace overlooks the channel and is designed for large-scale outdoor dining.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooks

Verb

After speaking to multiple sources familiar with the process — all of whom remain anonymous to protect relationships — The Athletic explains the lay of the land.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Kash explains that turmeric contains a specific type of polyphenol called curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (and is what gives the spice its bright yellow color).

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026