Absolve and Penalize

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Absolve

Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.
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Penalize is an antonym for absolve.
Nearby Words: absolution, absolving

Penalize

Penalize verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.
Usage example: the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Absolve is an antonym for penalize.
Nearby Words: penalise, penalty, penal, penalizing, penalization
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people absolve people penalize people
characters absolve characters penalize characters
actions absolve actions penalize actions
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