Absolution and Retribution
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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
Retribution is an antonym for absolution.
Retribution
Retribution noun - The act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury.
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Synonyms for Retribution
Absolution is an antonym for retribution.
Nearby Word: retributive
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