Synonyms of absolved

absolved 1 of 2

adjective

as in acquitted

Related Words

• acquitted
• cleared
• vindicated
• exonerated
• guiltless
• blameless
• inculpable
• irreproachable
• faultless
• innocent
• lily-white
• impeccable
• clear
• moral
• virtuous
• cleanhanded
• ethical
• righteous
• upright
• law-abiding

Dissimilar Words

• guilty
• culpable
• punishable
• accused
• indictable
• blameworthy
• convicted
• blamable
• condemned
• impeachable
• censurable
• indicted
• impeached
• shamefaced
• hangdog
• shamed

absolved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of absolve

as in exonerated

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 & Similar Words

• acquitted
• exonerated
• vindicated
• cleared
• exculpated
• released
• liberated
• expiated
• excused
• pardoned
• redeemed
• discharged
• condoned
• forgave
• remitted
• avenged
• unburdened
• whitewashed
• revenged
• atoned (for)
• redressed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accused
• incriminated
• charged
• indicted
• impeached
• arraigned
• convicted
• criminated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of absolved

Verb

While the Starling report spotlighted failures under Barr’s watch, Bowman indicated the review absolved his predecessor, Randal Quarles. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

The city of Elk Grove had absolved itself and the street design, and California had collectively accepted the inherent danger of automobiles. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

That has not always been guaranteed during his time in the Spanish capital, as he has often been absolved of defensive responsibility to maximise his attacking threat. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Three times in recent months, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has absolved military aviators caught on camera busting flight regulations. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Chappell Roan stopped by Rosalía’s Lux tour and absolved herself of some tea. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Keith is absolved of any wrongdoing in the episode and is allowed to keep being a cop. — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026

The incident was under review, but previous reviews have almost invariably absolved Israeli troops of blame. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Barzee argued the agreement absolved the congresswoman of guilt. — ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026