absolveren

Definitions of absolveren
  1. verb
    free from obligations or duties
    synonyms: dechargeren, dispenseren, ontheffen, ontlasten, ontslaan, vrijstellen, wippen
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    aflossen, overnemen, waarnemen
    free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
    casseren
    discharge with dishonor, as in the army
    verlossen
    grant freedom to
    onttronen
    remove a monarch from the throne
    emanciperen, ontvoogden
    free from slavery or servitude
    dekoloniseren
    grant independence to (a former colony)
  2. verb
    grant exemption or release to
    synonyms: kwijtschelden, kwiteren, verknallen
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    type of:
    rechtvaardigen
    let off the hook
  3. verb
    let off the hook
    synonyms: rechtvaardigen
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    types:
    kwijtschelden, kwiteren, verknallen
    grant exemption or release to
    type of:
    kwijtschelden, kwiteren
    stop blaming or grant forgiveness
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