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forgive | unforgiven |

As a verb forgive

is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.

As an adjective unforgiven is

not forgiven.

As a noun unforgiven is

those who cannot be forgiven.

forgive

English

Verb

  • To pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
    • Only the brave know how to forgive'''...A coward never '''forgave ; it is not in his nature. -
  • To accord forgiveness.

    • Derived terms

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    References

    * * 1000 English basic words English irregular verbs

    unforgiven

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not forgiven.

    • Noun

    (en-plural noun)
  • Those who cannot be forgiven