REMISSION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

remission

noun

ri-ˈmi-shən

Definition of remission

as in forgiveness

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the remission of sins

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Recent Examples of remission No cause of death was provided, but the outlet reported that Dasafo had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010 before going into remission later that year. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Half of the participants on the keto diet also saw remission of their prediabetes. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026 Notably, one patient experienced complete remission of the cancer. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Middleton announced her remission in early 2025 and gradually resumed her duties. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remission

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Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Eligible businesses could apply for loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, with additional requirements for those seeking loan forgiveness.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of forgiveness

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Flávio has promised to seek a broad amnesty for his father and others convicted over the coup attempt, and to use the presidential pardon power if Congress does not act.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Republicans, including many of the administration’s top officials, now see any legal solution for people who work and follow the rules as amnesty.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of amnesty

Noun

Each nutty denunciation of his imaginary tormentors includes a plea for a presidential pardon.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Flávio has promised to seek a broad amnesty for his father and others convicted over the coup attempt, and to use the presidential pardon power if Congress does not act.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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