absolved Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb grant remission of a sin to
shrive; absolve.
- The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's
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verb let off the hook
absolve; free; justify.
- I absolve you from this responsibility
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adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
vindicated; clear; exonerated; exculpated; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
