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forgiver

/fərˈɡɪv.ɚ/
for · giv · er
Adverb:forgivingly
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Plural:forgivers
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Adjective:forgiving
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• noun

1

A person or divine being who pardons an offense, absolves someone of blame, or ceases to feel resentment toward a wrongdoer.

Example

"Becoming a genuine forgiver requires letting go of bitterness without necessarily excusing the harmful behavior."

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• Nearby Words

forgivably
forgive
forgiveness
forgiver
forgiving
forgivingly
forgivingness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English foryevere, derived from Old English forgifan ('to give, grant, or pardon'), a calque of Vulgar Latin *perdonare, combined with the agentive suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forgiver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forgiver
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