What is another word for absolution?
Pronunciation: [ˌabsəlˈuːʃən] (IPA) 
Absolution is the act of forgiving someone, especially in a religious context. Some synonyms for absolution include forgiveness, pardon, exoneration, mercy, release, liberation, and remission. Each of these words implies a sense of freedom from responsibility and guilt for a past action or wrongdoing. Forgiveness suggests letting go of anger and resentment towards the transgressor. Pardon implies an official or legal act of forgiveness. Exoneration connotes clearing someone's name of a charge or wrongdoing. Mercy suggests a compassionate act of grace towards someone who has wronged us. Release implies being freed from the burden of responsibility. Remission often refers to forgiveness of sins by a deity or a divine figure.
