different between forgiving vs excusing

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forgiving (comparative more forgiving, superlative most forgiving)

Inclined to forgive.
I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence.
(computing) User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
- 2010, Roger S. Pressman, Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach (page 336)
  A good WebApp interface is understandable and forgiving, providing the user with a sense of control. […] Work is carefully and continuously saved, with full option for the user to undo any activity at any time.

forgiving

forgiving (plural forgivings)

excusing

excusing (plural excusings)

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