Castigation and Remittal

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Castigation noun - Suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense.

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Remittal is an antonym for castigation.

Remittal noun - Release from the guilt or penalty of an offense.

Usage example: a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins

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Castigation is an antonym for remittal.

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