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lossprechen — meaning in English

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English meaning

absolve verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
exonerate verb To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.

Senses

lossprechen is used for these senses in English:

absolve (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
exonerate (transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.

absolve — full definition

verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

befreien entbinden entlassen freisprechen absolvieren für unschuldig erklären Absolution erteilen erreichen vollbringen bestehen sich qualifizieren erleichtern