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forgive

/fɚˈɡɪv/
verb
  1. To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

    "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

  2. To accord forgiveness.

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