Definition of Absolve
to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.
Examples of Absolve in a sentence
The juryโs innocent verdict appears to absolve the defendant of any guilt. ๐
After the traffic accident, the drunk driver tried to absolve himself of responsibility for the wreck. ๐
The fact you did not shoot the storeowner during your gangโs robbery does not absolve you of his death. ๐
If you wish to absolve yourself of your sins, you must first confess them and not repeat the same actions. ๐
The lack of funding does not absolve the city government from its guilt of not being prepared for the storm. ๐
When the president granted the prisoner a pardon, he felt the manโs good deeds were enough to absolve him of his wrongdoings. ๐
Admitting you lied does not absolve you from the guilt of deceiving your spouse. ๐
While you can expect the court to be more lenient if you turn in the stolen money, you cannot expect that action to absolve you of all blame. ๐
To absolve Jake from the crime would be a huge injustice since he already admitted to his part in the burglary. ๐
The five-year warranty does not absolve the car manufacturer from the liability of selling a faulty vehicle. ๐
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