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to absolve
Example
Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame.
The court decision was to absolve the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.
After a thorough investigation, the committee decided to absolve the employee of any misconduct.
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to officially forgive someone for a sin or wrongdoing
Transitive: to absolve sb
Example
He was absolved by the priest after confessing his mistakes.
The clergyman absolved the parishioner, offering forgiveness for their wrongdoings.
The confession was followed by the priest ’s words, absolving the sinner.
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