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PENOLOGY Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word penology. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PENOLOGY

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compassion
nounn
noun

• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

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

rehabilitation
nounn
noun

• the restoration of someone to a useful place in society

• the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

• vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation

• the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises

understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

reintegration
nounn
noun

• The process of reintegrating.

Alternatives for COMPASSION

Alternatives for EXONERATION

Alternatives for FORGIVENESS

Alternatives for MERCY

Alternatives for REHABILITATION

Alternatives for UNDERSTANDING

Alternatives for REINTEGRATION

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