EXCUSALS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word excusals. (close relations)
excusable
Best Alternative Words for EXCUSALS
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absolution | nounn | |||||||
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 | 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 | ||||||||
exculpation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. • the act of freeing from guilt or blame | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
mercy | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
reprieve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution • relieve temporarily |