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forgiveness

UK
/fəˈɡɪvnəs/
US
/fərˈɡɪvnəs/

Translations

forgivenessnoun
UK
/fəˈɡɪvnəs/
US
/fərˈɡɪvnəs/
Her forgiveness allowed them to rebuild their friendship after the argument.
Son pardon leur a permis de reconstruire leur amitié après la dispute.
He sought forgiveness for his past actions.
Il a demandé pardon pour ses actes passés.
Additional translations
clémenceNuance plus littéraire ou morale, proche de la miséricorde.
indulgenceSens de disposition à pardonner; emploi plus soutenu.
Synonyms
pardon
absolution
mercy
clemency
remission
exoneration
amnesty
reprieve
condonation
leniency
Antonyms
resentment
grudge
punishment
condemnation
blame
forgivenessadjective
UK
/fəˈɡɪvnəs/
US
/fərˈɡɪvnəs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "forgiveness ritual").
Additional translations
pardonnantEmploi adjectival rare; souvent rendu en français par une tournure avec « pardon ».

Definitions

forgivenessnoun
The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or wrongdoing; the process of ceasing to feel resentment against someone.
Her forgiveness allowed them to rebuild their friendship after the argument.
The state of being forgiven or pardoned.
He sought forgiveness for his past actions.
A disposition or willingness to forgive; mercifulness.
She showed remarkable forgiveness toward those who had wronged her.
forgivenessadjective
Relating to, intended for, or promoting the act or practice of forgiving.
The counselor led the group through a forgiveness meditation.
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