forgive vs absolve
absolve vs forgiveforgive and absolve both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| forgive | No | No | Yes | No |
| absolve | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
absolve is a hyponym of
forgive; that is, absolve is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
forgive:
- forgive: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
- absolve: let off the hook
| forgive (verb) | absolve (verb) |
|---|---|
| stop blaming or grant forgiveness | let off the hook |
| absolve from payment | grant remission of a sin to |
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