forgiveness

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem einen Fehler, ein Vergehen oder eine Kränkung zu verzeihen, oder den Zustand, in dem jemandem vergeben wurde.

A noun referring to the act of pardoning someone for a mistake, wrongdoing, or offense, or the state of being forgiven.

unzählbar

1. Act of pardoningB2formal

   The act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a wrong they have done.

   Vergebung

   • She asked for his forgiveness after the argument.
   • Forgiveness is an important step in healing relationships.
   • He found it hard to offer forgiveness for such a betrayal.

   Synonymeabsolutionamnestyclemencyexonerationmercypardonremission

   Antonymeblamecondemnationpunishmentresentmentretributionvengeance

2. Release from debt or obligationC1formal

   The cancellation of a debt or release from a financial or moral obligation.

   Schulderlass

   • The bank offered forgiveness on part of the loan.
   • Debt forgiveness can help struggling economies recover.
   • He received forgiveness for his past mistakes.

   Synonymeabsolutioncancellationdischargepardonquittancereleaseremission

   Antonymedemandexactionrequital