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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

The two official inquiries, one of which was commissioned by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, absolved MI5 and its officers of deliberate wrongdoing.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Of course, when the internet came around, it bypassed mainstream radio and absolved the band’s issues with getting airtime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Maresca hopes the winger will quickly be absolved of blame.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

My stepfather’s final admonition to me went unheeded as I absolved myself of all responsibility and stayed out of the house as much as possible, thus avoiding the emotional impact of watching Mommy suffer.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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