Absolution Synonyms

ăbsə-lo͝oshən
The act or an instance of forgiving
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. forgiveness
  2. remission
  3. amnesty
  4. pardon
  5. condonation
  6. excuse
  7. cleansing
  8. discharge
  9. exculpation
  10. remittal
  11. destigmatization
  12. release
  13. remission-of-sin
  14. disculpation

Words Related to Absolution

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Absolution Sentence Examples

  • Confession and absolution, strictly enforced, give great power to the priesthood.

  • Penance accompanied by the judicial absolution of the priest makes a true sacrament.

  • However bad his natural disposition, the magical words of absolution would make him a new man.

  • Savonarola reluctantly came, and offered absolution upon three conditions.

  • His absolution followed, and then he took courage.

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