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absolving

verb , present participle of absolve

Synonyms and Antonyms of absolving

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 absolving

acquitting, clearing, exculpating, exonerating, vindicating

Words Related to absolving

atoning (for), expiating

discharging, liberating, redeeming, releasing, unburdening

condoning, excusing, whitewashing

forgiving, pardoning, remitting

avenging, redressing, revenging

Near Antonyms of absolving

accusing, arraigning, charging, impeaching, indicting

Antonyms of absolving

criminating, incriminating

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