Assoil

Pronunciation: /ˈæssɔɪl/

Assoil (verb)

  1. To forgive someone for their sins or wrongdoings.
  2. To free someone from blame or guilt.

Examples

  • The priest can assoil the penitent after confession.
  • She hoped to be assoiled through sincere repentance.

Common collocations: assoil the penitent, assoil through confession, assoil of the charges, assoil by the court

Synonyms of Assoil

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Assoil

  • when someone is declared guilty
  • when someone is charged with wrongdoing