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REMISSION OF SIN Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase remission of sin. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase remission of sin. (close relations)
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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

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

propitiation
nounn
noun

• the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

• the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

redemption
nounn
noun

• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

• repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)

• the act of purchasing back something previously sold

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

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

Best Hypernyms For REMISSION OF SIN

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

Alternatives for ABSOLUTION

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