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Synonyms of absolution

11 similar words

Another word for absolution is acquittance. Other synonyms of absolution are assoilment, compurgation, acquittal, disculpation and exculpation.

Synonyms and similar words for absolution

nounAn acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.

  • acquittanceThe dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
  • assoilmentAct of assoiling, or state of being assoiled; absolution; acquittal.
  • compurgationAcquitting someone from a formal charge or accusation following the sworn oaths of a number of other people...
  • acquittal
  • disculpationExculpation.
  • exculpationThe act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.
  • exonerationAn act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.
  • not guiltyA verdict or formal finding by the legal system that a defendant is not culpable for the crime with which the defendant...
  • quittanceA release or acquittal.
  • vindicationThe action of vindicating; also, the state of being vindicated.
  • acquitment obsolete

Meaning of absolution

  1. noun An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
  2. noun The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
  3. noun The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

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Questions about synonyms of absolution

What is another word for absolution?
Absolution has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as acquittance, assoilment, compurgation, acquittal, disculpation, exculpation, exoneration and not guilty.
What does absolution mean?
Absolution means an absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

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