absolve | Definition of absolve

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of absolve

acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Words Related to absolve

atone (for), expiate

discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden

condone, excuse, whitewash

forgive, pardon, remit

avenge, redress, revenge

Near Antonyms of absolve

accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict

Antonyms of absolve

criminate, incriminate