# abolition vs absolution

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### abolition
*noun · IPA /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #14,684*
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.

### absolution
*noun · IPA /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ · frequency rank #34,764*
An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

## Source
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