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Absolution

An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

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Condition 76% connected

Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Salvation 76% connected

The act of saving; preservation or deliverance from destruction, danger, or great calamity.

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Status 76% connected

State; condition; position of affairs.

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Indulgence 76% connected

The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.

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Shrive 74% connected

To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shrive 74% connected

To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.

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Containing whole 1

Penance 70% connected

Repentance.

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Synonym 2

Remission 92% connected

The act of remitting, surrendering, resigning, or giving up.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Remittal 92% connected

A remitting; a giving up; surrender; as, the remittal of the first fruits.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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