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The note helped absolve her of blame.
What does Absolve mean?
Absolve means to clear someone of blame or responsibility.
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To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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The new evidence absolved the student who was accused.
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Apologizing may help repair harm, but it does not always absolve someone of responsibility.
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WordAbsolve.
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MeaningAbsolve means to clear someone of blame or responsibility.
ExampleExample: The note helped absolve her of blame.
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- ab · zolv
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- zolv
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- zolv
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- Put a little extra energy on zolv.
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absolve
verb
absolved
Cleared of blame or responsibility in the past.
noun
absolution
The act of freeing someone from blame or guilt.
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