Exonerate : (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.Consume : eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).Maltreat : treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence.Engage : occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).Absolve : declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.Synonym of Absolve is Exonerate