absolve

• 用于表示正式免除某人的罪责、指控或责任的动词，常用于法律、道德或宗教语境。

A verb used to indicate the act of formally declaring someone free from guilt, blame, or responsibility, often in a legal, moral, or religious context.

1. Grant remission of a sinB2formal

   To formally release someone from the consequences of a sin or wrongdoing, often in a religious context.

   赦罪

   • The priest absolved the penitent of all his sins.
   • She sought to be absolved of her guilt through confession.
   • In some traditions, only a bishop can absolve certain serious sins.

   同义词exonerateforgivepardonremitshrive

   反义词accuseblamecondemndamn

2. Let off the hookB2informal

   To free someone from a responsibility, obligation, or blame for a mistake or wrongdoing.

   免除责任

   • The court absolved him of all charges due to lack of evidence.
   • Her apology did not absolve her from the consequences of her actions.
   • The manager absolved the team of blame for the project's failure.

   同义词acquitcleardischargeexculpateexoneratepardonreleasevindicate

   反义词accuseblamecondemnconvict