How to Pronounce "absolving"
word
æbˈzɑɫvɪŋ/, /əbˈzɑɫvɪŋ
ub-ZAHL-ving
ɐbsˈɒlvɪŋ
ub-SOL-ving
Definition
Setting someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility for something they did, often used in legal or religious situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈzɑɫvɪŋ/, /əbˈzɑɫvɪŋ
British English
ɐbsˈɒlvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-ZAHL-ving
UK
ub-SOL-ving
Listen in Context
The judge is absolving the man of all charges.
She is absolving her friend of guilt.
The priest is absolving the congregation's sins.
Some people think absolving him just lets him escape responsibility.