Tom is in remission.
Source: tatoeba (2273238)
Remission
/ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
Synonyms for "remission" (166 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Strong matches (49)
Noun(2 words)
debt forgivenessfine cancellation
Verb(1 words)
Related words (83)
Noun(14 words)
improvementindulgencesmercedmercypardonremission of sinremitremitmentremittalremittanceremittingreprievessubsidencesymptom relief
indemnityindulgenceinteriminterludeintermezzointermissionintermittenceinterruptionintervallapselayoffleniencylesseningletdownletuplighteninglooseninglulllullingmitigation
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modulationmollificationpacificationpalliationpardonpauseplungepurgationpurgingquieteningquietingquietusquittancerecessredemptionreductionrelaxationreleasereliefremission of sinreprieverespiterestretractionretreatretrenchmentshorteningshriftshrinkageslackeningslowdownslumpsofteningsoothingsparingstand downstand-downstaysubduementsubsidencesuspensiontemperingtranquilizationtrucetruncationvacationverdict of acquittalvindicationwane
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abatement, abatement, abeyance, absolution, absolution.
- Sentence evidence is available for remission, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "remission".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "remission"
Keep "remission" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "remission" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "remission", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "remission" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesabatementdisease statefinancial reliefhiatuspaymentpunishmentredemptionreferralreprieverespitesalvationsuspension
More specific
7 entriescomplete remissiondebt forgivenessearly releasefine remissionpartial remissionshortened sentencetax remission
Collocations
6 entriescomplete remissiondisease remissionpartial remissionremission of debtremission of sentenceremission rate
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
19 translations across 9 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- ᾰ̓́νεσῐς noun (lessening of amount due)
Finnish
3 entries- lyhennys noun (lessening of amount due)
- osamaksu noun (lessening of amount due)
- osasuoritus noun (lessening of amount due)
German
3 entries- Nachlaß noun (lessening of amount due)
- Rücksendung noun (act of remitting, returning, or sending back)
- Zurücksendung noun (act of remitting, returning, or sending back)
Greek
1 entries- μείωση οφειλής noun (lessening of amount due)
Hungarian
4 entries- csökkentés noun (lessening of amount due)
- elengedés noun (lessening of amount due)
- eltörlés noun (lessening of amount due)
- kedvezmény noun (lessening of amount due)
Italian
1 entries- remissione noun (lessening of amount due)
Russian
1 entries- реми́ссия noun (lessening of amount due)
Spanish
1 entries- remisión noun (lessening of amount due)
Ukrainian
1 entries- ремі́сія noun (lessening of amount due)
Sample sentences
31 total sentences available.
Doctors declared Layla's cancer in remission.
Source: tatoeba (6043615)
Sami's cancer was in remission.
Source: tatoeba (6371141)
Tom miraculously beat the odds and went into complete remission.
Source: tatoeba (6731922)
Showing 4 of 31 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "remission"?
Closest matches include abatement, abatement, abeyance, absolution, absolution.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "remission"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.