What is "absolve" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "absolve": grant remission of a sin to

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /æbˈzɑlv/, /æbˈsɑlv/, /əbˈzɑlv/, /əbˈsɑlv/

Pronunciation in UK: /əbˈzɒlv/

Meaning of "absolve": let off the hook

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /æbˈzɑlv/, /æbˈsɑlv/, /əbˈzɑlv/, /əbˈsɑlv/

Pronunciation in UK: /əbˈzɒlv/

Synonyms:

acquit, vindicate, pardon, relieve, forgive, exempt, exonerate, exculpate, whitewash, spring, clear, loose, free, excuse, launder, spare, sanitize, bleach, release, discharge, liberate, let off, write off, blink at, go easy on, let off easy, let off the hook, let up on, lifeboat, set free, wink at, wipe it off, wipe the slate clean,

Antonyms:

blame, censure, condemn, convict, damn, sentence, accuse, punish, restrain, limit, impeach, incriminate, obligate, charge, hold, keep, bind,