absolves
The word “absolves” has 2 syllables: ab-solves.
It's pronounced as /əbˈzɒlvz/.
What is synonym and antonym for absolves?
In the thesaurus, “absolves” has 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for absolves along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for absolves
- acquit
- acquits
- exempt
- exonerate
- exonerates
- forgive
- pardon
- relieve
- vindicate
Antonyms for absolves
- accuse
- accuses
- blame
- censure
- charge
- condemn
- convict
- damn
- incriminates
- indicts
- punish
- sentence
Meanings of absolves
- 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 forgiveness he seeks absolves him from the burden of guilt.
- A sincere apology often absolves misunderstandings between friends.
- The completion of his community service absolves him of the legal consequences of his actions.
- The decision to pardon the prisoner absolves him of his past crimes in the eyes of the law.
- His heroic sacrifice absolves him of any doubt about his loyalty.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absolves, such as: accuse, accuses, acquit, acquits, blame, censure, charge.
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