forgive |
apologise |
As verbs the difference between forgive and apologise
is that
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment while
apologise is (british spelling).
reconcile |
forgive |
As verbs the difference between reconcile and forgive
is that
reconcile is to restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony while
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
release |
forgive |
Related terms |
Release is a related term of forgive.
In lang=en terms the difference between release and forgive
is that
release is to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back while
forgive is to accord forgiveness.
As verbs the difference between release and forgive
is that
release is to let go (of); to cease to hold or contain or
release can be to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back while
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
As a noun release
is the event of setting (someone or something) free (eg hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
remorse |
forgive |
As a noun remorse
is a feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
As a verb forgive is
to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
lenient |
forgive |
As an adjective lenient
is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.
As a noun lenient
is (medicine) a lenitive; an emollient.
As a verb forgive is
to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
forgive |
overlook |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between forgive and overlook
is that
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment while
overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.
As a noun overlook is
a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.
forgive |
reprieve |
In lang=en terms the difference between forgive and reprieve
is that
forgive is to accord forgiveness while
reprieve is to bring relief to someone.
As verbs the difference between forgive and reprieve
is that
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment while
reprieve is to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
As a noun reprieve is
the cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
right |
forgive |
In lang=en terms the difference between right and forgive
is that
right is to return to normal upright position while
forgive is to accord forgiveness.
As verbs the difference between right and forgive
is that
right is to correct while
forgive is to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
As an adjective right
is (archaic) straight, not bent.
As an adverb right
is on the right side or
right can be exactly, precisely.
As an interjection right
is yes, that is correct; i agree.
As a noun right
is that which complies with justice, law or reason.
remission |
forgive |
As a noun remission
is remission.
As a verb forgive is
to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
excese |
forgive |
As a verb forgive is
to pardon, to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
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