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Forgive vs Apologise - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Overlook - What's the difference?

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 vs Reprieve - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

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 vs Forgive - What's the difference?

excese | forgive |


As a verb forgive is

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

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