FORGIVENESS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word forgiveness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FORGIVENESS
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| mercy | nounn | |||||||
noun • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice • a disposition to be kind and forgiving • the feeling that motivates compassion • something for which to be thankful • alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed | ||||||||
| pardon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to | ||||||||
| remission | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) • a payment of money sent to a person in another place • (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||||
| absolution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||||
| amnesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • grant a pardon to (a group of people) | ||||||||
| clemency | nounn | |||||||
noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice | ||||||||
| compassion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||||
| grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||||
| reconciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reestablishing of cordial relations • getting two things to correspond | ||||||||
