absolve
The word “absolve” has 2 syllables: ab-solve
It's pronounced as /əbˈzɒlv/
What is synonym and antonym for absolve?
In the thesaurus, “absolve” has 41 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for absolve along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for absolve
- acquit
- avenge
- bleach
- blink at
- clear
- condone
- discharge
- exculpate
- excuse
- exempt
- exonerate
- expiate
- forgive
- free
- go easy on
- launder
- let off
- let off easy
- let off the hook
- let up on
- liberate
- lifeboat
- loose
- pardon
- redeem
- redress
- release
- relieve
- remit
- revenge
- sanitize
- set free
- spare
- spring
- unburden
- vindicate
- whitewash
- wink at
- wipe it off
- wipe the slate clean
- write off
Antonyms for absolve
- accuse
- arraign
- bind
- blame
- censure
- charge
- condemn
- convict
- criminate
- damn
- hold
- impeach
- incriminate
- indict
- keep
- limit
- obligate
- punish
- restrain
- sentence
Meanings of absolve
- verb
- To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
- To resolve; to explain; to solve.
- To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
- To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
- To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
- To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
- To finish; to accomplish.
- To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.
Example Sentences
- The court's decision to absolve him of all charges brought great relief to his family.
- We must find a way to absolve ourselves of the mistakes we've made.
- The apology was sincere, but it could not absolve him of the harm he caused.
- Forgiveness can absolve the soul of bitterness and resentment.
- The confession was a crucial step in his journey to absolve himself of guilt and move forward.
On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absolve, such as: accuse, acquit, arraign, avenge, bind, blame, bleach.
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