absolved

/əbˈzɑlvd/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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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