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absolve vs forgive

forgive vs absolve

absolve and forgive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absolve No No Yes No
forgive No No Yes No
As verbs, forgive is a hypernym of absolve; that is, forgive is a word with a broader meaning than absolve:
  • absolve: let off the hook
  • forgive: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
As verbs, forgive is a hypernym of absolve; that is, forgive is a word with a broader meaning than absolve:
  • absolve: grant remission of a sin to
  • forgive: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
absolve (verb) forgive (verb)
let off the hook stop blaming or grant forgiveness
grant remission of a sin to absolve from payment
Difference between absolve and forgive

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