to free from guilt or blame or their consequences

The court absolved her of guilt in his death.

to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually fol. by from )

to be absolved from one's oath.

to grant pardon for.

Ecclesiastical .

to grant or pronounce remission of sins to.

to remit (a sin) by absolution.

to declare (censure, as excommunication) removed.

verb

bind , blame , charge , condemn , convict , hold , impeach , incriminate , obligate , punish , sentence

verb

acquit , bleach , blink at , clear , discharge , exculpate , excuse , exempt , exonerate , forgive , free , go easy on , launder * , let off * , let off easy , let off the hook , let up on , liberate , lifeboat , loose , pardon , release , relieve , sanitize * , set free , spare , spring * , vindicate , whitewash , wink at * , wipe it off , wipe the slate clean , write off *notes:one is absolved of blame or responsibility but is acquitted of a charge , usually a crime , dispense , let off , overlook , remit