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forgiveness

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ · UK /fəˈɡɪvnəs/

forgiveness means: The act of no longer being angry with someone or blaming them for something bad they did.

noun

STOPPING BLAMEB2

The act of no longer being angry with someone or blaming them for something bad they did.

  • He asked for forgiveness.
  • She showed forgiveness after his sincere apology.
  • Can you find forgiveness for someone who hurt you?

How to use it: forgiveness for something (She asked for forgiveness for her cruel words.); forgiveness from someone (He sought forgiveness from his sister.)

Similar words: pardon

Common phrases: ask for forgiveness, beg for forgiveness, seek forgiveness

Questions about forgiveness

What does forgiveness mean?

The act of no longer being angry with someone or blaming them for something bad they did.

What is forgiveness in other languages?

Türkçe: bağışlama · Español: perdón · Français: pardon · Deutsch: Vergebung · Italiano: perdono · 日本語: 許し

How do you pronounce forgiveness?

In American English /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/; in British English /fəˈɡɪvnəs/.

How do you use forgiveness in a sentence?

He asked for forgiveness. She showed forgiveness after his sincere apology.

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