exculpatory vs forgiving

exculpatory and forgiving both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exculpatory	No	Yes	No	No
forgiving	No	Yes	No	No

exculpatory (adjective)	forgiving (adjective)
clearing of guilt or blame	inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
	providing absolution