absolution
intermediateB2/æbˈzɪl.jʊ.ʃən/ · ab-so-lu-tion
The action of freeing someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
Meanings
The action of freeing someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
کسی کو الزام، جرم، یا ذمہ داری سے آزاد کرنے کا عمل۔
مکافات
makafat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- absolve someone of guilt
- grant absolution
- seek absolution
Example Sentences
The priest offered absolution to the penitent.
پادری نے تائب کو معافی دی۔
Paadri ne ta’ib ko maafi di.
He sought absolution for his past mistakes.
اس نے اپنے ماضی کے غلطیوں کے لئے معافی تلاش کی۔
Us ne apne maazi ke ghaltiyon ke liye maafi talash ki.
Absolution can provide peace of mind and emotional relief.
معافی ذہنی سکون اور جذباتی راحت فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔
Maafi zahnī sukoon aur jazbati rahat faraham kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'absolution' as 'absolute freedom from guilt'.
Imagine a dove representing peace and forgiveness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غلطیوں کی معافی مانگتا ہوں، فقط زندگی کی دعائیں ہیں۔
Ghaltiyon ki maafi maangta hoon, faqat zindagi ki duain hain.
I ask for forgiveness for my mistakes, only prayers of life remain.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غلطی کا ایک معافی ہے۔
Ghalti ka aik maafi hai.
There is a forgiveness for every mistake.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "absolutio" — a freeing from guilt
First known use: 14th century
The term 'absolution' originated from the Latin word 'absolutio', which means 'release' or 'unloosing'. Over time, it has been adopted into English to refer primarily to forgiveness or release from guilt, especially within a religious context.