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to absolve
01
to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing
Transitive: to absolve sb of sth | to absolve sb from sth
Examples
Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame.
02
to officially forgive someone for a sin or wrongdoing
Transitive: to absolve sb
Examples
He was absolved by the priest after confessing his mistakes.
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