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 The most fulfilling part for me in telling the adult stories was the message of taking accountability and the power of forgiveness. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 Many examples exist, such as student loan forgiveness, free healthcare, free college tuition and free access to mass murder of unborn children. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Treating oneself with compassion, dignity, and forgiveness is vital. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Grief, forgiveness and public scrutiny Lindsay Clancy has admitted to the killing of her three children from the very start. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiveness

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Flávio has promised to seek a broad amnesty for his father and others convicted over the coup attempt, and to use the presidential pardon power if Congress does not act.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Republicans, including many of the administration’s top officials, now see any legal solution for people who work and follow the rules as amnesty.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of amnesty

Noun

Each nutty denunciation of his imaginary tormentors includes a plea for a presidential pardon.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Flávio has promised to seek a broad amnesty for his father and others convicted over the coup attempt, and to use the presidential pardon power if Congress does not act.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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