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ABSOLUTION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word absolution. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word absolution. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ABSOLUTION

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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

Best Hypernyms For ABSOLUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for absolution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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clemency condition forgiveness mercy pardon redemption salvation status

Alternatives for REMISSION

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