Absolved

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɑːlvd/

Absolved (verb)

  1. To be declared free from guilt or responsibility for something wrong.
  2. To be officially released from a duty or obligation.

Examples

  • The jury absolved the defendant of all charges.
  • The soldier was absolved from further service.

Common collocations: absolve someone, be absolved, absolve from duty, be absolved of duty

Synonyms of Absolved

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Absolved

  • — To accuse someone is to blame them for wrongdoing.
  • — To condemn is to declare someone guilty of a crime.