Synonyms for absolved
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That has been cleared from a sin or an offence.
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One may be absolved from a promise by a breach of faith on the part of one to whom the promise was made.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- vindicated Critics of these measures have been vindicated.
- exonerated Tom has been exonerated by the court.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| absolved | steady | |
| vindicated | steady | |
| exonerated | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- clear1
- 10 letters
- vindicated4, exonerated5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vindicated4 = 4 syllables).