absolve
verbTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
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Clear all filtersTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
To clear someone of blame or responsibility.
To clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.
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