to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.

to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).

to grant pardon to (a person).

to cease to feel resentment against

to forgive one's enemies.

to cancel an indebtedness or liability of

to forgive the interest owed on a loan.

to pardon an offense or an offender.

verb

accuse , blame , censure , charge , punish

verb

absolve , accept apology , acquit , allow for , amnesty , bear no malice , bear with , bury the hatchet * , clear , commute , condone , dismiss from mind , efface , exculpate , excuse , exempt , exonerate , extenuate , forget , kiss and make up , laugh off , let bygones be bygones , let it go , let off * , let off easy , let pass , let up on , make allowance , overlook , palliate , pocket , purge , release , relent , remit , reprieve , respite , spring , think no more of , turn other cheek , wink at * , wipe slate clean , pardon , cancel , connive , shrive