remittal

re·mit·tal

noun \ri-ˈmi-t^əl\

Definition of REMITTAL

: remission

Examples of REMITTAL

1. <a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins>

First Known Use of REMITTAL

1596

Related to REMITTAL

Synonyms: absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, remission, pardon

Antonyms: penalty, punishment, retribution

Related Words: parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercy

Near Antonyms: conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation

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Rhymes with REMITTAL

acquittal, a little, belittle, committal, Doolittle, hospital, in little, lickspittle, transmittal