Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Absolve
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Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Absolve
Answer: C. Blame — Answer: "Blame" is the correct antonym of "absolve." Absolve: to declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. Blame: to hold or declare someone…
- A.
Repeat
- B.
Repent
- C.
Blame
- D.
Bless
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Correct answer: C
Answer: "Blame" is the correct antonym of "absolve."
Absolve: to declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
Blame: to hold or declare someone responsible for a fault or wrong; to assign guilt.
Because "absolve" removes or denies guilt and "blame" attributes guilt, they are opposites.
Notes on the other choices: "Repeat" means to do again; "Repent" means to feel remorse (related to guilt but not its opposite); "Bless" means to confer favor — none are antonyms of "absolve."