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absolution

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of absolution

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

the juryʼs verdict of "not guilty" was absolution in the eyes of the law, but the verdict would always be "guilty" in the court of public opinion

Synonyms of absolution

amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, remission, remittal

Words Related to absolution

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity

commutation, commuting, reprieve

clemency, leniency, mercy

Near Antonyms of absolution

conviction, sentence

assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying

castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation

Antonyms of absolution

penalty, punishment, retribution

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