absolve

absolve

verb

Definition of ABSOLVE

to free from a charge of wrongdoing <no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law>

Synonyms absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Related Words atone (for), expiate; discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden; condone, excuse, whitewash; forgive, pardon, remit; avenge, redress, revenge

Near Antonyms accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict; convict

Antonyms criminate, incriminate