Australian English Meaning of absolve

absolve

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Definitions and Meaning of absolve in English

Wordnet

absolve (v)

grant remission of a sin to

let off the hook

Webster

absolve (v. t.)

To set free, or release, as from some obligation, debt, or responsibility, or from the consequences of guilt or such ties as it would be sin or guilt to violate; to pronounce free; as, to absolve a subject from his allegiance; to absolve an offender, which amounts to an acquittal and remission of his punishment.

To free from a penalty; to pardon; to remit (a sin); -- said of the sin or guilt.

To finish; to accomplish.

To resolve or explain.

FAQs About the word absolve

absolve

grant remission of a sin to, let off the hookTo set free, or release, as from some obligation, debt, or responsibility, or from the consequences of guilt or suc

exonerate,clear,exculpate,exonerate,forgive,vindicate,atone (for),avenge,overlook,discharge

accuse,charge,impeach,incriminate,indict,arraign,convict,incriminate

absolvatory => absolvatory, absolvable => absolvable, absolutory => absolutory, absolutistic => absolutist, absolutist => absolutist,