FORGIVENESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiveness

noun

fər-ˈgiv-nəs

Definition of forgiveness next

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 Soliman spoke in court through an Arabic interpreter to plead guilty to all the charges read aloud by the judge, ask for forgiveness and deny some of the accusations against him. —

N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 7 May 2026 Conversations rooted in truth, vulnerability, accountability, forgiveness, grief, love, and understanding. —

Essence, 6 May 2026 Debt forgiveness requires you to demonstrate genuine financial hardship. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026 In contrast, student loan forgiveness by private lenders is extremely rare. —

Annie Nova, CNBC, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiveness

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On May 5, attorneys with the Coalition for Human Rights and Democracy said a Venezuelan court had denied amnesty measures requested on behalf of Quero Navas, who at the time was still officially considered missing.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
There will be no more amnesty (pathway to citizenship) under my administration.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026