noun

forgiveness

fuh-GIHV-nuhs

noun

The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.

"She sought forgiveness for the years of silence."

"Forgiveness can be more freeing for the forgiver than the forgiven."

How to Use Forgiveness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLetting go of resentment or blame toward someone who wronged you.

Common pairings

ask for forgiveness grant forgiveness seek forgiveness

forgivenesses plural

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She sought _____ for the years of silence.

From Old English forġiefnes, from forgive + -ness.

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