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absolve vs let off

let off vs absolve

absolve and let off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absolve No No Yes No
let off No No Yes No
As verbs, let off is a hyponym of absolve; that is, let off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than absolve:
  • absolve: let off the hook
  • let off: grant exemption or release to
Other hyponyms of absolve include excuse, exempt, relieve, justify, wash one's hands.
absolve (verb) let off (verb)
let off the hook grant exemption or release to
grant remission of a sin to
Difference between absolve and let off

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