forgiving
Divide forgiving into syllables:
for · giv · ing
How to pronounce forgiving:
Synonyms for forgiving:
adoring
affectionate
amorous
ardent
caring
clement
compassionate
considerate
cordial
devoted
doting
erotic
fervent
fond
forbearing
friendly
gracious
humane
impassioned
kind
lenient
long-suffering
loving
magnanimous
merciful
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Antonyms for forgiving:
abstaining
acrimonious
affectless
aloof
apathetic
atrocious
austere
avenging
baleful
barbaric
barbarous
bestial
bitter
brutal
brute
brutish
callous
catty
caustic
cold
cold-blooded
coldhearted
compassionless
cool
cruel
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