forgave and forgot
Released the grudge
Forgave and forgot is the past tense of forgive and forget, meaning to pardon an offense and stop dwelling on it: After their long talk, she forgave and forgot.
The phrase suggests complete reconciliation—not just excusing the wrong but releasing resentment entirely.
Often used skeptically, since forgetting proves harder than forgiving: He says he's forgave and forgot, but I don't believe it.
- empathySharing another's emotions
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- releaseTo let go
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
turn the page · moving on · closure · hug · bygones · grace · absolution · no hard feelings · let it go · acceptance · amends · healing · catharsis · transcendence · tolerance · mercy · water under the bridge · redemption
forgave and forgotretaliated
Responded with equal force
punished · condemned · resented · excommunicated · shunned
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