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forgiveness Definition

for·giveness (fər givnis)

noun

  1. a forgiving or being forgiven; pardon
  2. inclination to forgive or pardon

forgiveness Synonyms

forgiveness

n.

forgiveness Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • beg: But the King fell ill and died quickly, begging forgiveness for his sins.
  • proclaim: No the disciples did not provide forgiveness; they proclaimed forgiveness on the basis of the message of the gospel.
  • withhold: When we withhold forgiveness, we are often trying to make things the same as they were before we were really badly hurt.
  • seek: Dot urges him to seek forgiveness for the past.
  • ask: Is is just simply a question of asking forgiveness?
  • preach: I have preached forgiveness for all of my adult life.

Adjective modifier

  • loving: One is the recipient of a sense of restoration, the other the object of loving forgiveness.
  • maximum: Copper weighted inserts which lowers the center of gravity for maximum forgiveness.
  • thy: Oh Lord, grant us Thy forgiveness; unto Thee we return.
  • true: True forgiveness is something quite distinct from all this.
  • total: Total forgiveness of the debt would have been closer to an ideal solution " .
  • complete: Generous giving was the net natural result of the thrill of complete forgiveness.

Preposition: on

shot: Maximum forgiveness on off center shots due to extreme perimeter weighting that increases the stability and feel of the club.

Noun used with modifier

  • debt: The new buzz words are " debt forgiveness " .
  • loan: Also, some loan programs have a loan forgiveness option in extreme circumstances.

Preposition: of

  • sin: Why did Jesus offer forgiveness of sin rather than heal the man?
  • debt: Total forgiveness of the debt would have been closer to an ideal solution " .

Preposition: for

  • sin: Pope John Paul II asked for forgiveness for past Catholic sins.
  • wrong: Asked for forgiveness for any wrongs you may have done?

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