absolve
ab·solve
/əbˈzɑːlv/ verb , -solves, -solved, -solv·ing [ + obj ]
formal
1 : to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.
He was absolved of the responsibility of repaying the loan. [=he was not required to repay the loan]
His youth does not absolve him from being guilty for these crimes. = His youth does not absolve him of guilt for these crimes.
2 : to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)
He asked the priest to absolve him (of his sins). = He asked the priest to absolve his sins.
