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absolution vs remission

remission vs absolution

absolution and remission both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absolution Yes No No No
remission Yes No No No
As nouns, absolution and remission are synonyms defined as:
  • absolution and remission: the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Other synonyms of absolution include remission of sin, remittal.
absolution (noun) remission (noun)
the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
a payment of money sent to a person in another place
Difference between absolution and remission

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