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ABSOLVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Absolve.

How to pronounce absolve:

US

Absolve - as a verb

Grant remission of a sin to

Example: "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten hail marys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrive

Let off the hook

Example: "I absolve you from this responsibility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forgive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
blame

Example Sentences

"The judge absolved the defendant of all charges."
"She asked for forgiveness to absolve her guilt."
"The confession absolved him from any further punishment."
"The apology was not enough to absolve him of his wrongdoings."
"The priest absolved her sins during confession."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSOLVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absolve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSOLVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ABSOLVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absolve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSOLVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ABSOLVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absolve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSOLVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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