absolution

noun
UK: /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
US: /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

  1. The act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings.

    1. He asked for absolution for his sins. [ ] [ ]
    2. The priest granted her absolution after she confessed her wrongdoings, hoping for inner peace. [ ] [ ]

  2. Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

    1. She sought absolution from her debts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company received absolution from the regulator after addressing the safety concerns. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

forgiveness remission pardon release

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "absolution" in English means: The act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings., Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment..

The phonetic transcription of "absolution" is /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/ in British English and /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "absolution": forgiveness, remission, pardon, release.

Example usage of "absolution": "He asked for absolution for his sins.". More examples on the page.