absolved

Definitions

Declared free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Granted formal remission of a sin or ecclesiastical penalty.

Examples

The new evidence absolved him of any wrongdoing in the investigation.

She felt absolved of her guilt after finally apologizing to her friend.

Synonyms

exonerated pardoned acquitted forgiven cleared vindicated exculpated

Antonyms

convicted blamed condemned accused incriminated punished sentenced