1. to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility for a wrongdoing
2. to grant forgiveness for sins or wrongdoing, especially in a religious context
Usage: religious

Examples

• The investigation absolves him of any wrongdoing in the scandal.
• New evidence absolves the defendant of all charges.
• The priest absolves the penitent after hearing confession.
• She absolves herself of guilt by making amends.
• The court absolves the company of liability in the case.
• His alibi absolves him from suspicion.
• The confession absolves her conscience of the burden.