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Absolve (Verb)

Let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The court decided to absolve the defendant from all charges due to lack of evidence.
I absolve you from this responsibility, you can focus on your studies instead.
The apology letter was enough for me to absolve you from any further blame.
The priest absolved the repentant prisoner of his past mistakes.
Her promise to reimburse the damages was enough to absolve her from any further liability.

Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The council of bishops gathered to absolve the young monk of his minor transgressions.
After confessing her mistakes, the pastor absolved her of her sins and gave her guidance on how to move forward.
Through prayer and penance, the priest hoped to absolve the dying man of his earthly wrongdoings.
The court's decision to absolve the defendant of his crimes sparked outrage among the community.
As her spiritual leader, Father Michael sought to absolve Maria of her deep-seated guilt and find inner peace.