FORGIVENESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiveness

noun

fər-ˈgiv-nəs

Definition of forgiveness

as in amnesty

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party

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Recent Examples of forgiveness Consumer expectations were in a constant state of whiplash during the Biden administration’s loan forgiveness efforts, but the optimism began earlier. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Many borrowers could remain in repayment for up to 30 years before qualifying for forgiveness. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 These reviews are often more a reflection of strict tax forgiveness requirements than the firm's performance. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiveness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness

Noun

Perhaps teams were banking on the league's 2017 collective bargaining agreement containing an amnesty clause, which would allow teams to wipe one contract off their cap sheet.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Christian legislators demanded amnesty for hundreds of citizens who fled to Israel after its forces withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 June 2026

Definition of amnesty

Noun

The pardon would clear the felony conviction from her record.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026