Forgiving and Intolerant

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Forgiving adjective - Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.

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Intolerant is an antonym for forgiving.

Intolerant adjective - Unable or unwilling to endure.

Usage example: intolerant of fools, she is not an easy person to work for

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Forgiving is an antonym for intolerant.

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