absolution
word
Definition
Absolution means being formally forgiven for something wrong you have done, especially in a religious or official context.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in religious contexts (e.g., Christianity), referring to forgiveness of sins. In everyday speech, sounds formal or old-fashioned. Rarely used for small or casual mistakes.
Spanish: absoluciónPortuguese (BR): absolviçãoPortuguese (PT): absolviçãoChinese (Simplified): 赦免 - 宽恕Chinese (Traditional): 赦免 - 寬恕Hindi: प्रायश्चित्त से मुक्ति - क्षमादानArabic: الغفران - العفوBengali: ক্ষমাপ্রার্থনা - মুক্তি (পাপ থেকে)Russian: отпущение грехов - прощениеJapanese: 赦免 - 赦しVietnamese: sự tha tội - sự ân xáKorean: 용서 - 사죄Turkish: günahların affı - bağışlanmaUrdu: معافی - بریت (مذہبی سیاق میں)Indonesian: pengampunan dosa - pengampunan
Example Sentences
The priest gave the boy absolution for his sins.
basic
He hoped for absolution after telling the truth.
basic
Many people seek absolution for their mistakes.
basic
She confessed everything, hoping for real absolution this time.
natural
No amount of money could give him the absolution he wanted.
natural
Sometimes we have to forgive ourselves when absolution doesn’t come from others.
natural