absolved

[abˈzɒlvd]

absolved Definition

declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Using absolved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absolved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The priest absolved him of his sins.

• Example

  She was absolved from all blame for the accident.

• Example

  The court absolved him of any wrongdoing.

absolved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absolved

• exonerate
• acquit
• pardon
• forgive
• clear

Antonyms for absolved

• blame
• condemn
• convict
• punish
• hold responsible

Phrases with absolved

• absolve oneself

  to declare oneself free from responsibility or guilt

  Example

  He tried to absolve himself of any involvement in the scandal.

• absolve from secrecy

  to release someone from an obligation to keep something secret

  Example

  The government absolved the employees from secrecy regarding the classified information.

• absolve from duty

  to release someone from an obligation to perform a task or duty

  Example

  The captain absolved the crew from duty due to the storm.

Origins of absolved

from Latin 'absolvere', meaning 'to set free'

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Summary: absolved in Brief

'Absolved' [abˈzɒlvd] means to declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. It is often used in legal and religious contexts, as in 'The court absolved him of any wrongdoing.' 'Absolved' can also be used in phrases like 'absolve oneself' or 'absolve from secrecy,' which mean to release oneself or someone else from an obligation. Synonyms include 'exonerate' and 'pardon.'