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

McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders at 1 in 5 locations due to E. coli Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt? —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024

The Biden administration has also tried launching new loan forgiveness efforts. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024

Despite several student loan forgiveness roadblocks, the Biden Administration has been able to deliver more than $175 billion in student loan forgiveness for nearly 5 million Americans, according to a Thursday Department of Education press release. —Solcyré Burga, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

The latest plan takes a two-pronged approach to loan forgiveness. —Preston Cooper, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024