Absolve and Explain

Absolve

Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

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Explain and absolve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Absolve".

Nearby Words: absolution, absolving

Explain verb - To give the reason for or cause of.

Usage example: can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?

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Absolve and explain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absolve" instead a verb "Explain".

characters	absolve characters	explain characters
actions	absolve actions	explain actions

Some fics try to find deeper meaning in his lack of concern for other sailors, and many Fix Fics in Alternate Universe try to absolve him and have him explain his intentions, actively help the ones who were damned by the unfair trial or atone for his deeds.

Source: Alternative Character Interpretation / Live-Action TV
In which a clever fabrication and the skillful application of glamour absolve the characters from having to explain what really happened over the last thirty-some pages, OR In which we discover that watching your parents flirt is uncomfortable whether you're 30(ish) or 1300(ish).

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