forgiven

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UK/fəˈɡɪv.n̩/UK/fɔːˈɡɪv.n̩/US/fɚˈɡɪv.n̩/

A form of forgive — To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of forgive

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
pardoned

Origin

Morphologically forgive + -n.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with forgiven

givendrivenlivenrivenRuthven
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Cite this entry
APA

forgiven. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forgiven

MLA

“forgiven.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forgiven. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “forgiven,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forgiven.

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