Absolve and Restrain

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Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

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Restrain is an antonym for absolve in duty topic.

Nearby Words: absolution, absolving

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Absolve is an antonym for restrain.

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