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PUNISHMENTS Antonyms

11 antonyms for punishments. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PUNISHMENTS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
absolution

noun

n

noun

• the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

• the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

acquittal

noun

n

noun

• a judgment of not guilty

clemency

noun

n

noun

• good weather with comfortable temperatures

• leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

exoneration

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation

• the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

forgiveness

noun

n

noun

• compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

indulgence

noun

n

noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

leniency

noun

n

noun

• mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

mercy

noun

n

noun

• leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

• a disposition to be kind and forgiving

• the feeling that motivates compassion

• something for which to be thankful

• alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed

pardons

verb, noun

v, 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

rewards

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

reward

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Alternatives for ABSOLUTION

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for ACQUITTAL

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Alternatives for CLEMENCY

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Alternatives for EXONERATION

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Alternatives for FORGIVENESS

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Alternatives for INDULGENCE

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Alternatives for LENIENCY

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Alternatives for MERCY

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