Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun forgiveness

2 senses of forgiveness

Sense 1
forgiveness -- (compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive)
       => mercifulness, mercy -- (the feeling that motivates compassion)

Sense 2
forgiveness, pardon -- (the act of excusing a mistake or offense)
       => kindness, benignity -- (a kind act)