Uk English Meaning of absolve
absolve
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Definitions and Meaning of absolve in English
absolve (v)
grant remission of a sin to
let off the hook
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
acquit,clear,exculpate,exonerate,forgive,vindicate,atone (for),avenge,condone,discharge
accuse,charge,impeach,incriminate,indict,arraign,convict,incriminate
absolvatory => absolvatory, absolvable => absolvable, absolutory => absolutory, absolutistic => absolutist, absolutist => absolutist,
