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be forgiving of

[bi fərˈɡɪvɪŋ əv]
verb phrase
ser indulgente com; perdoar
1. to show willingness to pardon or excuse someone's faults, mistakes, or wrongdoings
She is very forgiving of her children's mistakes.
Ela é muito indulgente com os erros dos seus filhos.
2. to be lenient or merciful toward someone or something
The judge was forgiving of the defendant's poor background.
O juiz foi indulgente com a origem desfavorecida do réu.
Synonyms
pardonexcuseoverlookbe lenient withshow mercy to
Antonyms
condemnhold a grudge againstpunishbe unforgiving of

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser indulgente com; perdoar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relevar; perdoar
informal, commonly used in spoken language
São Paulo
ser tolerante com; desculpar
more formal usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser compreensivo com; desculpar
emphasis on understanding rather than just pardoning

Related Idioms & Phrases

let bygones be bygones
bury the hatchet
turn a blind eye to
give someone a break
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