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indulgence vs absolution

absolution vs indulgence

indulgence and absolution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
absolution Yes No No No
As nouns, absolution is a hypernym of indulgence; that is, absolution is a word with a broader meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
  • absolution: the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Other hypernyms of indulgence include remission, remission of sin, remittal.
indulgence (noun) absolution (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
foolish or senseless behavior the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Difference between indulgence and absolution

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