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absolve

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɒlv/

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Definition of absolve

verb

[with object]

declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment:the pardon absolved them of any crimes
(in church use) give absolution for (a sin): she asked the bishop to absolve her sins