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ABSOLVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Absolves.

Absolves - as a verb

Grant remission of a sin to

Example: "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten hail marys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrive12

Let off the hook

Example: "I absolve you from this responsibility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forgive14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
blame9

Example Sentences

"He absolves himself of all responsibility for the failure."
"The judge absolves the defendant of all charges."
"She absolves her friend from any guilt in the matter."
"The priest absolves the sins of the repentant"
"The new evidence absolves the main suspect."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSOLVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absolves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSOLVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABSOLVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absolves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSOLVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ABSOLVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absolves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSOLVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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