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absolve

UK
/əbˈzɒlv/
US
/əbˈzɑlv/

Translations

absolveverb
absolved
Past Simple
absolved
Past Participle
absolving
Gerund
UK
/əbˈzɒlv/
US
/əbˈzɑlv/
absoudreSens religieux : remettre les péchés ou accorder l’absolution.
The priest absolved the penitent after confession.
Le prêtre a absous le pénitent après la confession.
absoudreSens général : déclarer quelqu’un non coupable ou libérer de toute responsabilité.
The court absolved the defendant of all charges.
Le tribunal a absous le défendeur de toutes les charges.
Additional translations
délier deSens juridique ou administratif : libérer d’une obligation, d’un serment ou d’une promesse.
Synonyms
vindicate
release
liberate
exonerate
clear
acquit
forgive
pardon
Antonyms
accuse
blame
condemn

Definitions

absolveverb
To declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
The court absolved the defendant of all charges.
To grant pardon for a sin or wrongdoing.
The priest absolved the penitent after confession.
To release someone from an oath, duty, or promise.
The contract absolved her from any further obligation to the company.
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