ABSOLUTION Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word absolution. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| remission | nounn | |||||
noun • an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) • a payment of money sent to a person in another place • (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||
| acquittal | nounn | |||||
noun • a judgment of not guilty | ||||||
| amnesty | nounn | |||||
noun • a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • grant a pardon to (a group of people) | ||||||
| clemency | nounn | |||||
noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice | ||||||
| exoneration | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation • the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. | ||||||
| forgiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive • the act of excusing a mistake or offense | ||||||
| pardon | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to | ||||||
| remittal | nounn | |||||
noun • a payment of money sent to a person in another place • an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||
| remission of sin | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||
