remission

[ri-mish-uhn] / rɪˈmɪʃ ən /

NOUN

acquittal, pardon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolution amnesty exemption exoneration forgiveness reprieve

STRONG

discharge excuse indulgence mercy release

Antonyms

STRONG

hold

WEAK

accusation blame increase rise worsening

NOUN

pause; lessening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abatement

STRONG

abeyance alleviation amelioration break decrease delay diminution ebb interruption letup lull moderation reduction relaxation release respite suspension

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation development enlargement expansion growth increase

WEAK

accusation blame rise worsening

Example Sentences

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"It's not a cure, but because I got a good remission, that hopefully means that I'll keep the cancer at bay for a good long time."

From BBC

Schaefer was released from a Bali jail on Tuesday morning after receiving a number of remissions for good behaviour.

From BBC

I completed six months of chemotherapy in September and am now in remission.

From The Wall Street Journal

He then went into remission in November 2023, but six months later, the cancer spread to his brain.

From BBC

“I’m in remission with both cancers,” he said Wednesday, “and what a journey this has been.”

From Los Angeles Times