Definition

The action of letting go of anger or resentment towards someone who has done something wrong.

Example

She found peace through forgiveness after the argument.

Conversation

I think forgiveness is really important in friendships.

Absolutely! It helps to heal any misunderstandings.

Yeah, without forgiveness, it's hard to move forward.

Exactly, it can strengthen the bond between friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forgiveness is formed from "for-" (meaning away or completely) and "give" (from Old English "giefan", meaning to grant or bestow). The word describes the act of completely granting pardon or letting go of resentment.

Memory Tip

Think of completely 'granting' ('give') pardon to someone, which is what forgiveness means.

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