Absolution and Fine

Absolution

Absolution noun - Release from the guilt or penalty of an offense.
Usage example: the jury's verdict of “not guilty” was absolution in the eyes of the law, but the verdict would always be “guilty” in the court of public opinion

Fine is an antonym for absolution.

Nearby Words: absolute, absolve, absolutely, absoluteness, absolutory

Fine

Fine noun - A sum of money to be paid as a punishment.

Absolution is an antonym for fine.

Nearby Words: fineness, finery, finely, fined, fining
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