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Meaning
Verb
●
To
set free
,
release
or
discharge
(from
obligations
,
debts
,
responsibility
etc.).
●
To
resolve
; to
explain
; to solve.
●
To
pronounce
free
from or give
absolution
for a
penalty
,
blame
, or guilt.
●
In Law:
To
pronounce
not guilty
; to
grant
a
pardon
for.
●
In Theology:
To
grant
a
remission
of
sin
; to give
absolution
to.
●
In Theology:
To
remit
a
sin
; to give
absolution
for a
sin
.
●
To
finish
; to accomplish.
●
To
pass
a
course
or test; to
gain
credit
for a
class
; to
qualify
academically.
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Synonyms
Excuse
Exempt
Free
Release
Acquit
Exculpate
Exonerate
Pardon
Remit
Vindicate
Related
Relieve
Preclude
Deprive
Disqualify
Implicate
Disabuse
Disbar
Invalidate
Liberate
Protect
Shield
Dissuade
Defend
Accuse
Prevent
Restrain
Rob
Indemnify
Alienate
Rid
Prohibit
Disavow
Punish
Deter
Negate
Penalize
Discourage
Rescue
Immunize
Insulate
Nullify
Discredit
Harm
Blame
Obligate
Distract
Entitle
Benefit
Convince
Extricate
Remove
Forgive
Blind
Exclude
Purge
Deny
Disassociate
Condemn
Distance
Wean
Displease
Imprison
Torment
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