What are some ancient words that mean forgiveness?

1. What is the ancient Greek word for forgiveness?
2. What is forgiven in Old English?
3. What is the Latin phrase about forgiveness?
4. What is a better word for forgiveness?

What is the ancient Greek word for forgiveness?

While the Greek word "Aphiemi" translated as forgiveness, implies letting go or to release. Similarly, another Greek word used for forgiveness "Charizomai" means to give free and unconditional forgiveness.

What is forgiven in Old English?

Etymology. Alternation (due to give) of Middle English foryiven, forȝiven, from Old English forġiefan (“to forgive, to give”), from Proto-Germanic *fragebaną (“to give away; give up; release; forgive”), equivalent to for- +‎ give (etymologically for- + yive).

What is the Latin phrase about forgiveness?

Te absolvo or absolvo te ("I forgive you") is said by Roman Catholic priests during the Sacrament of Confession, prior to the Second Vatican Council and in vernacular thereafter.

What is a better word for forgiveness?

Some common synonyms of forgive are condone, excuse, and pardon. While all these words mean "to exact neither punishment nor redress," forgive implies that one gives up all claim to requital and to resentment or vengeful feelings. could not forgive their rudeness.