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Forgiveness vs Cleansing - What's the difference?

forgiveness | cleansing |

As nouns the difference between forgiveness and cleansing

is that forgiveness is the action of forgiving while cleansing is the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

As an adjective cleansing is

that cleanses.

As a verb cleansing is

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forgiveness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The action of forgiving.
    • The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. -
  • Readiness to forgive.

    • Synonyms

    * (action of forgiving) remission * (readiness to forgive) mercy

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    cleansing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That cleanses.
    • ''Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
    • ''Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

    Related terms

    * ethnic cleansing

    Verb

    (head)

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