absolve (one) of (something)

absolve (one) of (something)

To declare that someone is free from blame or responsibility for something. Once Betty saw the security footage of a different employee stealing money from the cash register, she absolved Jacob of the crime. I know you're sorry. I absolve you of your guilt, son.
See also: absolve, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • disgusted
  • disgusted at
  • disgusted at (someone or something)
  • disgusted with
  • disgusted with (someone or something)
  • let (one) off the hook
  • let somebody off the hook
  • let someone off the hook
  • be off the hook
  • off the hook