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forgiveness

noun

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 of forgiveness

absolution, amnesty, pardon, remission, remittal

Words Related to forgiveness

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity

commutation, commuting, reprieve

clemency, leniency, mercy

Near Antonyms of forgiveness

conviction, sentence

assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying

castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation

Antonyms of forgiveness

penalty, punishment, retribution

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