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 grace amnesty release charity excuse apology indulgence clemency absolution leniency forbearance condonation
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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

the day of forgiveness beyond forgiveness asks for forgiveness show forgiveness grant forgiveness beg 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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