forgiveness

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (uncountable, usually) The action of forgiving.
2. (uncountable, usually) A readiness to forgive.

Sinonieme

pardon

remission

mercy

absolution

forbearance

pity

forgive

condonation

sympathy

amnesty

permission

excuse

generosity

leniency

magnanimity

patience

toleration

merciful

compassion

clemency

love

❤️

forgivingness

exoneration

quashing

redemption

referral

exemption

remittal

reprieve

excusing

tolerance

broad-mindedness

free pardon

patient endurance

grace

indulgence

making allowances

affection

Vertalings

pardon

Vergebung

perdón

perdono

Verzeihung

perdão

indulgence

vergiffenis

perdó

venia

remissione

συγχώρηση

clémence

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/fəˈɡɪvnəs/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: forgiveness

Geërf van Old English: forġiefnes

Verwante met Nederlands: vergiffenis

In summary

From Middle English forgiveness, forgifnes, from Old English forġiefnes, equivalent to forgive + -ness. Cognate with Dutch vergiffenis.