noun
forgiveness
Synonyms: absolution, acquittal, allowance, amnesty, anchor, clemency, commute, conciliation, condonation, discharge, exculpation, excuse, exoneration, forbearance, freeing, grace, indemnification, indemnity, indulgence, justification, kindness, lifeboat, lifesaver, mercy, release, remission, reprieve, vindication
Antonyms: chastisement, condemnation, damning, ostracization, penalty, punishment
verb
forgive
Synonyms: absolve, accept, acquit, amnesty, blink at, bury the hatchet, clear, condone, discharge, exculpate, excuse, exonerate, free, give absolution, grant amnesty, justify, let off, let off easy, liberate, lifeboat, overlook, release, remit, reprieve, rescue, spring, suspend charges, tolerate, wink at, wipe slate clean, write off
Antonyms: chastise, condemn, damn, ostracize, penalize, punish