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REMISSION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Remission.

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Remission - as a noun

An abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)

Example: "His cancer is in remission"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remittalsubsidence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abatementhiatusreprieverespitesuspension
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A payment of money sent to a person in another place

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remitmentremittalremittance

(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remitremitment

The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutionremission of sinremittal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
redemptionsalvation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The patient's cancer is in remission."
"After months of treatment, she finally achieved remission."
"The doctor informed him that his disease was in remission."
"Her symptoms have subsided and she is now in remission."
"The remission of his debt provided him with much-needed relief."
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Word Game Points

Is REMISSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, remission is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REMISSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REMISSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, remission is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REMISSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is REMISSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, remission is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REMISSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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