PUNITION Antonyms

• 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

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

• grant a pardon to (a group of people)

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

• the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation

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

• compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• 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

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

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