forgiveness

for·give·ness

noun \-ˈgiv-nəs\

Definition of FORGIVENESS

: the act of forgiving

Examples of FORGIVENESS

1. She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
2. <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

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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