absolved
/əbˈzɑlvd/
verb
- Past tense of absolve: officially forgave someone for a wrongdoing or sin, especially in a religious context.
- In the old story, the king absolved the knight of his treason.
- The priest absolved the sinner after a heartfelt confession.
- She felt relieved after the minister absolved her of guilt.
- Past tense of absolve: freed someone from a responsibility, duty, or blame.
- The new law absolved parents from paying certain fees.
- The court absolved the driver of all responsibility for the accident.
- His confession absolved his friend from any suspicion.
adjective
- Freed from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
- After the investigation, she felt completely absolved of any wrongdoing.
- He was absolved of his duties after the scandal.
- The absolved defendant left the courtroom with a smile.
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