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- [ab-suh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌæb səˈlu ʃən/
- /ˌæb.səˈluː.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-suh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌæb səˈlu ʃən/
Definitions of absolution word
- uncountable noun absolution If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done. 3
- noun absolution the act of absolving or the state of being absolved; release from guilt, obligation, or punishment 3
- noun absolution a formal remission of sin pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance 3
- noun absolution the prescribed form of words granting such a remission 3
- noun absolution a formal freeing (from guilt or obligation); forgiveness 3
- noun absolution remission (of sin or penalty for it); specif., in some churches, remission given by a priest in the sacrament of penance 3
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Origin of absolution
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English absolucion < Latin absolūtiōn- (stem of absolūtiō) acquittal. See absolute, -ion
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Parts of speech for Absolution
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
absolution popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absolution
noun absolution
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.
- release — to lease again.
Antonyms for absolution
noun absolution
- inculpation — to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
- impeachment — the impeaching of a public official before an appropriate tribunal.
- recrimination — the act of recriminating, or countercharging: Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground.
- reprehension — the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.
- presentment — an act of presenting, especially to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
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