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forgiveness
Synonyms and Antonyms of forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party Synonyms absolution, amnesty, pardon, remission, remittalRelated Words parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercyNear Antonyms conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnationAntonyms penalty, punishment, retribution
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