Absolve

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɑːlv/

Absolve (verb)

  1. to say someone is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
  2. to officially allow someone not to do something they were expected to do

Examples

  • The judge absolved the defendant of all charges.
  • She was absolved of any wrongdoing after the investigation.

Common collocations: absolve of guilt, absolve from blame, absolve from duty, absolve from responsibility

Synonyms of Absolve

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Absolve

  • — When someone is declared guilty or at fault.
  • — When someone is held responsible for a fault.