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be absolved of

[bi əbˈzɑːlvd əv]
verb phrase
ser absolvido de
1. to be freed or released from guilt, responsibility, or obligation
He was absolved of all charges in the court of law.
Ele foi absolvido de todas as acusações no tribunal.
2. to be forgiven or pardoned, especially in a religious context
The priest absolved him of his sins.
O padre o absolveu de seus pecados.
3. to be released from a promise, duty, or commitment
She was absolved of her responsibilities after the project ended.
Ela foi absolvida de suas responsabilidades após o término do projeto.
Synonyms
be acquitted ofbe exonerated ofbe cleared ofbe forgiven ofbe relieved of
Antonyms
be convicted ofbe condemned ofbe guilty ofbe burdened with

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser absolvido de
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser absolvido de
Common in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser absolvido de
Standard usage, also used colloquially
Portugal
ser absolvido de
Standard Portuguese usage, particularly in legal and religious contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean slate
get off scot-free
be in the clear
wash one's hands of
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