Absolve

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To formally release a person from guilt, blame, or the punishment due for a sin.

“The confessor absolved the penitent and sent him away with a penance.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əbˈzɒlv/

Syllables

ab·solve

Related Words

Synonyms

exoneratepardon acquit

Antonyms

blame

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with ABS, the V in position 6 is often overlooked, ends in E

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Scrabble

V worth 4 points lifts the score, all other tiles are common, making it a reliable 7-letter play

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Words you can make from Absolve

Shorter words formed from the letters in “absolve”.

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