REMISSION OF SIN Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase remission of sin. (close relations)
Definition of REMISSION OF SIN
sin
Best Alternative Words for REMISSION OF SIN
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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 |