ontheffen — meaning in English
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English meaning
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absolve
verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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exonerate
verb To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.
Senses
ontheffen is used for these senses in English:
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absolve
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
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exonerate
(transitive) To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
absolve — full definition
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verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.
