Word Type

Noun

The word "forgiveness" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

confession family

Derived Terms

it's better to ask forgiveness than permission it's easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission preforgiveness unforgiveness

Derived From

forgive forgiven

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

benignity kindness mercifulness mercy

Type Of (IsA)

kindness mercifulness

Related Terms

absolution amnesty grace indulgence oblivion pardon reconciliation remission reprieve revenge

Related Terms

forgive judaism readiness repentance

Synonym Network

mercy remission

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