Word Type

Verb

The word "absolve" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

blame

Derived Terms

absolvable absolvement absolver reabsolve unabsolve

Context

legal theology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

forgive

Manner Of

forgive

Related Terms

absolutionary absolutive absolutory absolvatory

Related Terms

absolute absolution absolutionary absolutive absolutory absolvatory accomplish blame debt discharge explain finish free guilt obligation pardon penalty pronounce release resolve responsibility set free solve

Synonym Network

acquit clear discharge excuse remit

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