PUNISHMENTS Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word punishments. (opposite meanings)

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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
	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
	indulgence				nounn
	noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • foolish or senseless behavior • the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
	leniency				nounn
	noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
	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
	pardons				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
	rewards				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
	reward				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions