Synonyms of forgiveness

forgiveness

noun

fər-ˈgiv-nəs 

as in amnesty

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amnesty
• pardon
• absolution
• remission
• immunity
• parole
• remittal
• acquittal
• exoneration
• vindication
• exemption
• indemnity
• leniency
• exculpation
• clemency
• impunity
• condonation
• commutation
• mercy
• commuting
• reprieve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• punishment
• penalty
• retribution
• conviction
• sentence
• assessment
• charge
• imposition
• fine
• condemnation
• levying
• chastisement
• castigation
• chastening

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of forgiveness

The pardon signals legal forgiveness, the end to any punishment and restores any rights, such as being able to vote, that may have been lost on conviction. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

Of course, testing the forgiveness of the world’s most authoritarian super power by eschewing porters and supplemental oxygen to ski in alpine style is a daunting extra layer to fold into an already perilous and costly expedition. —Matt Coté, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024

The distance from which comedy is possible, the distance from which forgiveness is possible. —Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024

The incoming Trump administration is unlikely to continue those programs, as the issue of loan forgiveness has gotten more polarized. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024