Synonyms of forgives and forgets

forgives and forgets

phrase

present tense third-person singular of forgive and forget

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

They decided that the argument was over and it was time to forgive and forget.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• explains
• justifies
• excuses
• pardons
• shrugs off
• brushes (aside or off)
• papers over
• passes over
• discounts
• glosses (over)
• blinks (at)
• winks (at)
• disregards
• remits
• condones
• glozes (over)
• whitewashes
• overpasses
• closes one's eyes to
• waves (aside or off)
• rationalizes
• exculpates
• exonerates
• vindicates
• acquits
• absolves
• waives
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objects (to)
• notes
• marks
• minds
• heeds