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Antonyms for forgiveness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fer-giv-nis
Phonetic Transcription : fərˈgɪv nɪs



Definition of forgiveness

Origin :
  • Old English forgiefnes "pardon, forgiveness, indulgence;" see forgive + -ness.
  • noun pardon; end of blame
Example sentences :
  • If you have forfeited man's respect and esteem, there is a God with whom there is mercy and forgiveness.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • I prayed for forgiveness, and asked God to direct and protect me.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • And I am not going to ask your forgiveness, or anything of that sort.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Special assurance of forgiveness is also given in Confession and Absolution.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • The impenitent have no promise of forgiveness, and therefore cannot have faith.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • From the depths of her rebellion and forgiveness, slow tears rose.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Grandfather has not killed himself, but has asked my forgiveness and has promised to obey me.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • Let us forgive our fellow-creatures, for we have all need of God's forgiveness.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • I will show her her sin, and we will pray for forgiveness together.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • He then questioned him concerning his forgiveness of the thieves.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding

Synonyms for forgiveness

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