forgiving

• Beschreibt eine Person, die bereit ist, anderen Fehler oder Vergehen zu verzeihen; wird auch für Materialien oder Bedingungen verwendet, die nachsichtig oder fehlertolerant sind.

Describes a person who is willing to forgive others for mistakes or offenses; also used to describe materials or conditions that are lenient or tolerant of errors.

1. Inclined to forgiveB2formal

   Having a tendency to forgive others easily; showing mercy and understanding.

   nachsichtig, verzeihend

   • She is a very forgiving person, always willing to give second chances.
   • His forgiving nature helped mend their broken friendship.
   • A forgiving attitude can lead to healthier relationships.

   Synonymeclementcompassionategraciouslenientmagnanimousmercifultolerantunderstanding

   Antonymeimplacablemercilesspitilessresentfulunforgivingvengefulvindictive

2. Providing absolutionC1formal

   Offering or granting forgiveness, especially in a religious or moral context.

   Vergebend

   • The priest's forgiving words brought peace to the penitent.
   • In many traditions, a forgiving deity is central to the faith.
   • The ritual was meant to be a forgiving act for past wrongs.

   Synonymeclementgraciousmerciful

   Antonymeimplacableunforgivingvengeful

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem für einen Fehler oder ein Unrecht nicht länger böse zu sein und auf Vergeltung oder Groll zu verzichten; auch: jemandem etwas nachsehen oder verzeihen.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping to blame or resent someone for an offense or mistake.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Pardon or excuseA2formal

   To stop being angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, mistake, or fault.

   Verzeihen

   • I forgive you for forgetting my birthday.
   • Please forgive my late arrival.
   • She forgave him for lying to her.

   Synonymeabsolveacquitcondoneexcuseexoneratelet offoverlookpardonremit

   Antonymeblamechastisecondemnpunishreproachresent

2. Cancel a debtB2formal

   To release someone from the obligation to repay a debt or fulfill a duty.

   Schulden erlassen

   • The bank forgave part of his loan after the disaster.
   • The government forgave the farmers' debts.
   • They forgave the outstanding balance as a gesture of goodwill.

   Synonymecanceldischargereleaseremitwaivewrite off

   Antonymecollectdemandenforcerequire