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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forgiveness
The jury also issued a civil condemnation to the Salvadoran state over the delay in delivering justice, a symbolic measure that obliges the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, President Nayib Bukele, to publicly ask for forgiveness from the victims’ families.
—
Reuters, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
And for many, forgiveness might seem an inadequate response, given available options like anger, bitterness, hatred, revenge, retribution.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
Nicky has been on her path and on her process of self discovery and self forgiveness.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
Reuters, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
And for many, forgiveness might seem an inadequate response, given available options like anger, bitterness, hatred, revenge, retribution.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
Nicky has been on her path and on her process of self discovery and self forgiveness.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness
Noun
-
Some states offer amnesty programs, often called voluntary disclosure agreements, to encourage property holder compliance.—
Jon D'Amato,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
-
On the revenue side, a tax amnesty program that would allow delinquent filers to pay off their tax debt without penalties is expected to generate $228 million in one-time money for the state.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
The White House confirmed Tuesday that pardon attorney Ed Martin would be reviewing Biden’s pardons for his family members, as well as some other clemencies granted during his final days in office.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
-
All of which can be read as an attempt by Trump to potentially overturn vast swaths of actions during his predecessor’s term, from pardons to executive orders and more — essentially erasing Biden from the legislative and policy books.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share