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Antonyms for remission

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-mish-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmɪʃ ən


Definition of remission

Origin :
  • c.1200, "forgiveness or pardon (of sins)," from Old French remission "forgiveness (of sins), relief" (12c.), from Latin remissionem (nominative remissio) "relaxation, diminishing," lit. "a sending back, sending away," noun of action from past participle stem of remittere "slacken, let go, abate" (see remit). Used of diseases since early 15c.
  • noun acquittal, pardon
  • noun pause; lessening
Example sentences :
  • Every convict who helped to catch a fugitive was entitled to a remission of six days.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • May their prayers obtain the remission of their sins, and may the sun smile on them!
  • Extract from : « Les Parsis » by D. Menant
  • For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
  • Extract from : « The Mistakes of Jesus » by William Floyd
  • The remission of punishment was in the discretion of the Governor-in-chief: the 30 Geo.
  • Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West
  • Its offer is, always and everywhere, the forgiveness, the remission of sins.
  • Extract from : « Gloria Crucis » by J. H. Beibitz
  • That change of mind is itself reconciliation, forgiveness, remission of sins.
  • Extract from : « Gloria Crucis » by J. H. Beibitz
  • Some attempts were made to obtain a remission of the flogging.
  • Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay
  • Remission in testimony of truth.Juan Soriano, notary-public.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 » by Various
  • It is the remission of penalty, not the glorious “abandon” of grace!
  • Extract from : « My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year » by John Henry Jowett
  • I've got a list of the only villages entitled to any remission.
  • Extract from : « Actions and Reactions » by Rudyard Kipling

Synonyms for remission

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