Meaning & use
absolve
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to free someone from blame, guilt, or an obligation.
See it in a sentence
The investigation absolved the manager of any wrongdoing.
The priest absolved him of his sins during confession.
A note on using this word
Absolve is typically followed by 'of' or 'from,' as in 'absolve someone of responsibility.'
Words with a similar meaning
exonerateacquit
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Words with an opposite meaning
blamecondemn
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