Absolve and Release

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Absolve

Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.
Usage example: no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
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Release is a synonym for absolve in duty topic. In some cases you can use "Release" instead the word "Absolve" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like excuse. popular alternative
Nearby Words: absolution, absolving

Release

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).
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Absolve is a synonym for release in clear topic. You can use "Absolve" instead a verb "Release", if it concerns topics such as pardon, excuse, acquit, let go. popular alternative
Nearby Words: released, releasing

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people absolve people release people
souls absolve souls release souls
demons absolve demons release demons

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  • Releasing from the Promise When he attempts to absolve his new companion of any obligation to return the favor, the Wookie, by the name of Chewbacca, informs him that he does not have the right to release the Wookie from his life debt.
    Source: Releasing from the Promise
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