FORGIVENESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiveness

noun

fər-ˈgiv-nəs

Definition of forgiveness

as in amnesty

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party

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Recent Examples of forgiveness But as the movie awkwardly pivots to weighty themes like forgiveness, honor and grief, the initial sparks of subversiveness fizzle out. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Kaleka, who co-wrote a book with a former white supremacist about his own journey of forgiveness after the Sikh temple shooting, said the young men who perpetrate these attacks don’t pop up suddenly. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Hartford's auto insurance policies have attractive features for older drivers, like accident forgiveness and affordable premiums for those over age 70. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 At the same time, the White House has promised up to $60,000 in student loan forgiveness for people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiveness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness

Noun

Today's Republican party should take a page from their old playbook and support an amnesty program that would bring millions of undocumented immigrants out of the shadows.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Jair Bolsonaro is imprisoned in connection with this case, while his son has pledged to grant him amnesty as his first act in office.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of amnesty

Noun

Ford placed the inmate’s bid for clemency on the agenda of the state pardons board — an example, Lombardo claims, of the way Ford treats criminals.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Punian was granted a pardon in recognition of his rehabilitation and military service.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026