forgiveness
for·give·ness
noun \-ˈgiv-nəs\Definition of FORGIVENESS
: the act of forgiving
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
Related Words: parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercy
Near Antonyms: conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation
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