Synonyms & related words for absolution

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of absolution — including remission, forgiveness, condonation, pardon, redemption, acquittal. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to absolution

Explore words related to absolution — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include remittal, expiation, atonement, penance, expiator, absolve, absolver, penitent. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for absolution

Common synonyms for absolution include remission, forgiveness, condonation, pardon, redemption, acquittal, exoneration, exculpation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does absolution come from?

The word absolution breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root solu-, from Latin solvo (“loosen, dissolve”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.