Absolve Synonyms and Antonyms

əb-zŏlv, -sŏlv
To free from a charge or imputation of guilt
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. exonerate
  2. acquit
  3. vindicate
  4. excuse
  5. clear
  6. exculpate
  7. forgive
  8. pardon
  9. shrive
  10. exempt
  11. remit
  12. release
  13. discharge
  14. grant absolution
  15. justify
  16. set-free
  17. let off
  18. liberate
  19. overlook
  20. purge
  21. destigmatize
  22. free
Antonyms:
  1. blame

Words Related to Absolve

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Absolve Sentence Examples

  • He can only absolve you from mortal sins.

  • The priest can absolve people of their sins.

  • It was a way to absolve responsibility, not an attempt to solve a problem.

  • That still doesn't absolve us from the responsibility of carrying out the practice in the first place.

  • He pushed the door further but hesitated entering, as if remaining outside would absolve him of responsibility from what lay beyond.

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