absolve

v. acquit; release, set free; forgive, pardon

Absolution in a liturgical church refers to the pronouncement of God's forgiveness of sins.
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Verb
1. grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"
(hypernym) forgive
(derivation) absolution
2. let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"
(synonym) justify, free
(antonym) blame, fault
(hypernym) forgive
(hyponym) excuse, relieve, let off, exempt

v. absolve, acquit; pardon

v. absolve, acquit, exculpate