| Main Entry: |
absolve |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
free from responsibility, duty |
Synonyms: |
acquit, bleach, blink at,
clear,
discharge,
exculpate,
excuse,
exempt,
exonerate,
forgive,
free, go easy on, launder, let off easy, let off the hook, let off, let up on,
liberate, lifeboat,
loose,
pardon,
release,
relieve, sanitize, set free,
spare,
spring*,
vindicate, whitewash, wink at, wipe it off, wipe the slate clean, write off
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| Notes: |
one is absolved of blame or responsibility but is acquitted of a charge, usually a crime |
Antonyms: |
bind, blame, charge, condemn, convict, hold, impeach, incriminate, obligate, punish, sentence
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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