absolving

The word “absolving” has 3 syllables: ab-solv-ing

It's pronounced as /əbˈzɒlvɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for absolving?

In the thesaurus, “absolving” has 45 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absolving along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for absolving

absolution
acquitting
aegis
armor
avenging
buffer
bumper
clearing
commuting
compensatory
condoning
cover
defense
discharging
dispensation
egis
exculpating
exculpatory
excusing
exemption
exonerating
expiating
forgiveness
forgiving
guard
immunity
impunity
liberating
nonpunitive
pardoning
protection
redeeming
redressing
releasing
remitting
reprieving
revenging
safeguard
safety
screen
security
shield
unburdening
vindicating
whitewashing

Antonyms for absolving

accusing
arraigning
castigating
charging
chastening
chastising
convicting
correcting
correctional
corrective
criminating
disciplinary
disciplining
exposure
impeaching
incriminating
indicting
liability
openness
penal
penalizing
punitive
retaliative
retaliatory
retributive
retributory
revengeful
susceptibility
susceptibleness
vengeful
vulnerability
wrathful

Meanings of absolving

verb
1. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
2. To resolve; to explain; to solve.
3. To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
4. To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
5. To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
6. To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
7. To finish; to accomplish.
8. To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Example Sentences

The act of forgiveness is essential in absolving conflicts and fostering reconciliation.
The jury's verdict of "not guilty" was pivotal in absolving the defendant of any wrongdoing.
His sincere apology played a crucial role in absolving him of the tension within the group.
The therapeutic process involves absolving oneself from self-blame and guilt.
The priest provided counsel aimed at absolving parishioners of their sins during confession.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absolving, such as: absolution, accusing, acquitting, aegis, armor, arraigning, avenging.

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