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 Her treatment included both chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and after more than two and a half years of treatment, Adelynn received clear scans and entered remission. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Someone who hasn’t had any criteria for up to three months is in initial remission — three months to one year is early remission, one to five years is sustained, and more than five years is stable. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 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 See All Example Sentences for remission

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Noun

The play, written by Jessica Dickey, is a fictional exploration of a schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and how the community learns to provide forgiveness and compassion.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
The idea is to provide a pathway to student loan forgiveness for people who work in public service.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of forgiveness

Noun

Today's Republican party should take a page from their old playbook and support an amnesty program that would bring millions of undocumented immigrants out of the shadows.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Jair Bolsonaro is imprisoned in connection with this case, while his son has pledged to grant him amnesty as his first act in office.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of amnesty

Noun

Ford placed the inmate’s bid for clemency on the agenda of the state pardons board — an example, Lombardo claims, of the way Ford treats criminals.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Punian was granted a pardon in recognition of his rehabilitation and military service.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pardon

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