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.
The act of attributing a quality, cause, or responsibility to a particular source.
The assignment of a work, action, cause, or quality to a particular source.
Responsibility for wrongdoing or blame.
To clear someone of blame or responsibility.
Required as a duty or responsibility.
Required as a duty
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Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
A duty or commitment that a person is expected or bound to fulfill.
Duty or binding commitment
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The range of responsibility, concern, or understanding covered by something.
Careless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
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