Words Like ABSOLVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ABSOLVE.

7 Alternative Words Similar to absolve

1 Free Verb      Synonym Words Like Free
2 Blame Verb      Antonym Words Like Blame
3 Absolved Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Absolved
4 Finish Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Finish
5 Accomplish Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Accomplish
6 Relieve Verb      Hyponym Words Like Relieve
7 Exempt Verb      Hyponym Words Like Exempt

1 examples of absolve

1 to absolve a subject from his allegiance; to absolve an offender, which amounts to an acquittal and remission of his punishment.

10 definitions of absolve

1 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
2 To free from a penalty; to pardon; to remit (a sin); -- said of the sin or guilt.
3 To finish; to accomplish.
4 To resolve or explain.
5 let off the hook
6 grant remission of a sin to
7 To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.
8 To relieve of a requirement or obligation.
9 To grant a remission of sin to.
10 To pardon or remit (a sin).
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