Forgiveness

: A process of replacing negative emotions—such as anger, bitterness, and avoidance—with empathy, goodwill, or at least a neutral state of acceptance.

: Forgiveness does not mean forgetting the offense, excusing the harm, or necessarily reconciling with the offender. It is a personal internal shift rather than a legal or social absolution of the wrongdoer. Forgiveness

Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness - Mayo Clinic : A process of replacing negative emotions—such as