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Forgiveness helped the friends talk again.
What does Forgiveness mean?
letting go of anger after a wrong
Dictionary definition
The act of letting go of anger or blame after someone has done wrong.
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Forgiveness in a sentence
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He asked for forgiveness after breaking the vase.
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Forgiveness can help people move forward after conflict.
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What does forgiveness mean?
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Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to forgiveness?
Pardon is close in meaning to forgiveness.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to forgiveness?
Resentment contrasts with forgiveness.
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WordForgiveness.
Partnoun.
MeaningForgiveness means letting go of anger after a wrong.
ExampleExample: Forgiveness helped the friends talk again.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · giv · nis
- Strongest beat
- giv
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on giv.
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Synonyms
Words like Forgiveness
pardonClose in meaning in many contexts.
mercyClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
resentmentUseful contrast for understanding the word.
blameUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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Hint for students
letting go of anger after a wrong.
Common mix-up
Forgiveness is not the same as resentment. Forgiveness means letting go of anger after a wrong.
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Read this model sentence: He asked for forgiveness after breaking the vase. Clue words: asked, breaking, vase. Underline clue words that show why forgiveness fits instead of resentment. Now write one new sentence that shows forgiveness without using the word forgiveness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show forgiveness?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He asked for forgiveness after breaking the vase." Why does forgiveness fit better than resentment?
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