Forgiving
Forgiving adjective - Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.
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Sore
Sore adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.
Usage example: he's been sore ever since she insulted him
Nearby Words: soreness, soring, sored
Both words in one sentence
- Luke forgiving Vader (and him getting to be a Force Ghost along with the not-evil Obi-Wan and Yoda) is something of a sore spot with a lot of writers.
Source: Protagonist-Centered Morality
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