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ab·so·lu·tion
 absolution
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- pronunciation:
- aeb
s
lu
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
in Christian theology, a declaration of forgiveness of one's sins by a priest after confession and penance.
The priest gave him absolution for his sins.- synonyms:
- remission, shrift
- similar words:
- deliverance, justification
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| definition 2: |
the act of absolving.
The jury's absolution of the defendant came as a shock.- synonyms:
- exculpation, exoneration
- antonyms:
- condemnation, punishment
- similar words:
- discharge, dispensation, excuse, exemption, forgiveness, justification, pardon, remission
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| definition 3: |
the state or condition of being absolved.
He was tortured by the memory of horrible acts he had committed, but he could find no absolution.- synonyms:
- exculpation
- antonyms:
- condemnation, punishment
- similar words:
- discharge, exemption, pardon, remission, reprieve
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| related words: |
amnesty |
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