REMITTAL Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

remittal

noun

ri-ˈmi-tᵊl

Definition of remittal

as in amnesty

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins

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Christians required amnesty for hundreds of Lebanese who fled to Israel after the Israeli withdrawal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The legislation outlines processes for conditional amnesties and the reintegration of thousands of Kurds, including armed combatants who have lived or operated from strongholds in neighboring Iran, Iraq, and Syria for decades.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of amnesty

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Debt settlement, sometimes referred to as debt forgiveness, may be another option for borrowers who are struggling with substantial unsecured debt and cannot realistically repay the full amount.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Some federal loans sometimes also qualify for loan forgiveness, hardship relief, and deferment and forbearance options that can impact your repayment timeline.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgiveness

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The candidates have been clashing over the personal history of DeBarros, who served 19 years in prison for a shooting in Waterbury at the age of 18 in 1996 before he was later pardoned by the state’s board of pardons and paroles.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Biden gave him a presidential pardon after congressional Republicans threatened him with criminal charges over his handling of COVID-19.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pardon

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Between 70% and 80% of patients who complete a full course achieve a therapeutic response, according to Psychiatric Times, and roughly 40% reach clinical remission.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Smith, 24, shared the moment during an appearance Wednesday, July 29, on the Call Her Daddy podcast, saying Whimsy went into remission shortly after her 2nd birthday.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

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