absolve

1. Grant remission of a sin to (synset 200905665)
   "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys"
   is a type of: forgive - stop blaming or grant forgiveness
   same as: shrive
2. Let off the hook (synset 200904187)
   "I absolve you from this responsibility"
   is a type of: forgive - stop blaming or grant forgiveness
   subtypes:

   • excuse, exempt, let off, relieve - grant exemption or release to
   • justify - (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin
   • wash one's hands - to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame
   same as: free

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