absolve

verb
/əbˈzɒlv/

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

Example Sentences

The priest absolved him of his sins.

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Example Expressions

absolve from blame

Synonyms

forgive, pardon, exonerate, clear, acquit
Entry 1
forgive, pardon, exonerate, clear
Entry 2
forgive, pardon, acquit, exonerate, clear

Antonyms

blame, condemn, accuse, charge, convict
Entry 1
blame, condemn, accuse, charge
Entry 2
blame, accuse, convict

Collocations

absolve from guilt, absolve responsibility, absolve sins, completely absolve, absolve from sin, absolve from blame
Entry 1
absolve from guilt, absolve responsibility, absolve sins, completely absolve
Entry 2
absolve from sin, absolve from blame, absolve responsibility

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