Recidivism
The tendency of criminals to reoffend.
Reprobate
A person with immoral or unprincipled behavior.
Absolution
Forgiveness or pardon for sins or wrongdoings.
Reconciliation
The process of restoring peace or harmony between parties.
Penance
Self-punishment or remorse for wrongdoings.
Vindication
The act of clearing someone from blame or suspicion.
Exoneration
The act of being officially cleared from guilt or blame.
Sisyphean
A task that is endless and futile.
Pariah
An outcast, someone rejected by society.
Aberration
A deviation from the normal or expected course; an anomaly.
Intransigence
Refusal to change one's views or agree to a compromise.
Malfeasance
Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.
