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(archaic)

To absolve or release (someone) from blame or sin; to forgive, to pardon.

To atone or expiate for (something).

(law) ''Followed by'' from ''or'' of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.

(obsolete) ''Followed by'' from ''or'' of: to release or set free (someone) from a liability, an obligation, etc.; to discharge.

(obsolete)

To clear up or resolve (a difficulty, doubt, problem, etc.); to absolve, to solve.

To refute (an argument, an objection, etc.).

(rare) To discharge (a liability, an obligation, etc.).

(rare) To get rid of, put off, or remove (something).

(Christianity) To absolve or release (someone) from excommunication or some other religious offence.

(obsolete) To make (something) dirty or soiled; to soil; to stain; to sully. +