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   for·give·ness

   /fərˈɡivnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven: "she is quick to ask forgiveness when she has overstepped the line"

   Word Origin Old Englishforgiefenes, from forgiefen (past participle of forgiefan ‘forgive’) + the noun suffix -nes.

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2. greatergood.berkeley.edu › topic › forgivenessForgiveness Definition | What Is Forgiveness - Greater Good

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   Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forgivenessForgiveness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FORGIVENESS is the act of forgiving. How to use forgiveness in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORGIVENESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] uk / fəˈɡɪv.nəs / us / fɚˈɡɪv.nəs / Add to word list. C2. the act of forgiving or the willingness to forgive: to ask for/ beg forgiveness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making & accepting apologies. apologetically. apologize. atone for something. atonement. beg. bury. bygone. conciliatory. crawl back (to someone) idiom.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsForgiveness | Psychology Today

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   Forgiveness is the release of resentment or anger. Forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation. One doesn't have to return to the same relationship or accept the same harmful behaviors from...

6. www.mayoclinic.org › in-depth › forgivenessForgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 22, 2022 · Forgiveness is a commitment to change. It takes practice. To move toward forgiveness, you might: Recognize the value of forgiveness and how it can improve your life. Identify what needs healing and who you want to forgive. Join a support group or see a counselor.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Forgiveness and How Do You Do It? | Psychology Today

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   Mar 15, 2018 · Forgiveness means that we lose interest or simply give up the fight to have the other get it, get what they’ve done, get that we matter.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ForgivenessForgiveness - Wikipedia

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   Forgiveness, in a psychological sense, is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may have felt initially wronged, victimized, harmed or hurt goes through a process in changing feelings and attitude regarding a given offender for his/her actions, and overcomes the impact of the offense, flaw or mistake including negative emotions ...