To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow one to be carried away by resentment and hate; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be the superior to the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doers to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So, mercy is the noblest form of revenge.
Which word below could be used as noun, verb, adjective, and adverb?