This is the 13938th most frequent German word.
freisprechen
To acquit.
Here, 'freisprechen' is used figuratively to imply clearing oneself of feelings of guilt or responsibility, often on a moral or emotional level.
Du solltest dich selbst von Schuld freisprechen.
You should acquit yourself of guilt.
'Freisprechen' in this sentence is utilized to indicate the act of absolving someone in an informal or interpersonal context, not legally but socially or personally.
Die Mutter freisprach das Kind für den Vorfall.
The mother absolved the child of the incident.
In this sentence, 'freisprechen' refers to the legal act of acquitting someone, meaning they are found not guilty of the charges in a court of law.