forgiveness for sinning, given by a priest

forgiveness

a general pardon, especially for political offenses

pardon, often by government

(the show of) willingness to forget, not cause suffering, not punish severely

kindness, compassion

punishment which one imposes on oneself to show one is sorry

reparation for wrong

(an instance of) reducing a period of imprisonment; a lessening or weakening (of pain, disease, efforts etc)

acquittal, pardon

a period of relief or rest (from work, suffering, anything unpleasant)

pause, suspension in activity

to get/give little attention to a person because he or she does not deserve it

reparation for wrong