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 sacred event for the Catholic Church is typically held every 25 years for patrons to ask forgiveness for their sins. —Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024

The interesting thing for us was less about forgiveness for Brian. —Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024

Season 1 was grief, Season 2 was forgiveness, and Season 3 is moving forward. —Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024

In Shrinking’s sophomore season, however, that sense of uneasy interrogation is gone, and in its place is a puddle of narrative goo, an after-school special masquerading as a sitcom, an act of aggression toward anyone who blanches at the compulsory nature of forgiveness. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024