forgiveness

Noun

Meaning

The act of forgiving; the state of being forgiven; as, the forgiveness of sin or of injuries.

Disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mercy pardon remission ruth grace amnesty release vindication quarter humanity discharge tolerance charity clearance purification

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Antonyms

attack gallows meed violence execution assault

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Hypernyms

mercy kindness benignity mercifulness

Hyponyms

exculpation condonation

Phrases with the word

ask for forgiveness show forgiveness beyond forgiveness beg for forgiveness not have to ask for forgiveness not ask for forgiveness

Examples

Three things in life that can destroy a person: - Anger, pride, lack of forgiveness. Nikolaj Velimirovic

The biggest obstacle in life is fear. The ugliest feeling is hate. The biggest mistake is to give up. The most beautiful gift is forgiveness. The greatest strength is faith. The most beautiful thing in the world is love. Pavle (Serbian)

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi

Where blood has been shed the tree of forgiveness cannot grow. Brazilian Proverb

Forgiveness hides a pleasure that you can't get back from revenge. Persian Proverb

Better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. Colombian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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