5
redemption
2
amnesty
2
exaltation(noun, upset, praise, promotion, despair)
2
flattery(noun, insult, compliments)
2
forgiveness(noun, pardon)
2
pardon
2
vindication
1
absolution
1
acquittal
1
award(noun, pardon)
1
exculpation
1
exoneration
1
gratitude
1
praise(noun, neglect, criticism)
1
remission
1
reward(noun, pardon)
0
acceptance
0
acclaim
0
accolade
0
admiration
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