Synonyms of absolves

absolves

verb

present tense third-person singular of absolve

as in acquits

to free from a charge of wrongdoing

no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquits
• exonerates
• vindicates
• clears
• exculpates
• forgives
• liberates
• redeems
• releases
• condones
• expiates
• excuses
• discharges
• atones (for)
• avenges
• remits
• unburdens
• pardons
• redresses
• whitewashes
• revenges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incriminates
• accuses
• indicts
• charges
• impeaches
• arraigns
• convicts
• criminates