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forgiveness

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for·give·ness  (fr-gvns, fôr-)
n.
The act of forgiving; pardon.

forgiveness
Noun
the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.forgivenessforgiveness - compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
mercifulness, mercy - the feeling that motivates compassion
2.forgivenessforgiveness - the act of excusing a mistake or offense
benignity, kindness - a kind act
condonation - a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
exculpation - the act of freeing from guilt or blame

forgiveness
Translations
forgiveness [fəˈgɪvnɪs] nperdón m
forgiveness [fəˈgɪvnɪs] npardon m
forgiveness [fəˈgɪvnɪs] forgive nVerzeihung f
forgiveness [fəˈgɪvnɪs] nperdono


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Forgiveness of this kind we give and demand in turn.
It is Polyneices who has come to crave his father's forgiveness and blessing, knowing by an oracle that victory will fall to the side that Oedipus espouses.
cried Miggs, turning on the tears again, previous to quitting the room in great emotion, 'I never see such a blessed one as she is for the forgiveness of her spirit, I never, never, never did.
 
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