forgiveness
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noun \-ˈgiv-nəs\Definition of FORGIVENESS
: the act of forgiving
See Examples of FORGIVENESS
- She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
- <they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party>
First Known Use of FORGIVENESS
before 12th century
Related to FORGIVENESS
- Synonyms
- absolution, amnesty, pardon, remission, remittal
- Antonyms
- penalty, punishment, retribution
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