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absolved

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clean

STRONG

cleared discharged dismissed exculpated exonerated innocent stainless

WEAK

blameless guiltless immaculate pure sinless unblemished uncensurable undefiled untarnished

Antonyms

WEAK

culpable guilty responsible

ADJECTIVE

exempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immune

STRONG

clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared unbound walked

WEAK

beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of

Antonyms

STRONG

hindered prevented

WEAK

accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible

Example Sentences

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This narrative absolved leaders of responsibility and stripped communities of agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Mohamed Salah has been pinpointed as one factor in Liverpool's slide, but he can be absolved here.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

The conduct of all was illegal and unconscionable in a democracy, yet they could be absolved of criminal liability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

Maresca hopes the winger will quickly be absolved of blame.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Her mockery irritated him, as did the speed with which she had absolved Major Madu of any responsibility for Major Udodi’s boorish behavior.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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