Absolve

Synonyms: Exonerate, acquit, vindicate, relieve, free, clear, exempt, forgive, excuse, give dispensation to, reprieve, show mercy to, discharge, exculpate, release, liberate, deliver, spare, let off, pardon, give amnesty to, give indulgence to, and have mercy on.

Example Sentences

The priest will absolve her of her sins.

He hoped the apology would absolve him.

They cannot absolve themselves of responsibility.

The law did not absolve him from guilt.

She prayed to be absolved of wrongdoing.

Nothing can absolve him of that decision.

The court did not absolve her of blame.

Confession is meant to absolve the soul.

He was absolved after a full investigation.

The evidence did not absolve the suspect.