justify vs absolve
absolve vs justifyjustify and absolve both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| justify | No | No | Yes | No |
| absolve | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
absolve is a hypernym of
justify; that is, absolve is a
word with a broader meaning than justify:
- justify: (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin
- absolve: let off the hook
Other hypernyms of justify include
free.
| justify (verb) | absolve (verb) |
|---|---|
| adjust the spaces between words | let off the hook |
| show to be right by providing justification or proof | grant remission of a sin to |
| (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin |
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