 absolve |
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| 1. | [ verb ] grant remission of a sin to | |
| Examples: | "The priest absolved him and told him to say 10 "Hail Mary's" |
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| Related terms: | forgive absolution | |
| 2. | [ verb ] let off the hook | |
| Synonyms: | free justify | |
| Examples: | "I absolve you from this responsibility" |
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| Related terms: | blame forgive excuse wash_one's_hands justification | |
| Similar spelling: |
absolver absolved absolute absolutely abyssal abcoulomb |
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