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absolve
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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 of absolve exculpate, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicateWords Related to absolve atone (for), expiate; discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden; condone, excuse, whitewash; forgive, pardon, remit; avenge, redress, revengeNear Antonyms of absolve accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict; convictAntonyms of absolve criminate, incriminate
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