'absolve' definitions:

Definition of 'absolve'

From: WordNet
verb
Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's" [syn: shrive, absolve]
verb
Let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility" [syn: absolve, justify, free] [ant: blame, fault]

Synonyms of 'absolve'

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