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Verb: wash one's hands
  1. Refuse to accept responsibility or further involvement
    "He washed his hands of the whole affair"
     
  2. Clean one's hands with soap and water
    "Remember to wash your hands before eating"

Derived forms: washed one's hands, washes one's hands, washing one's hands

Type of: absolve, free

Encyclopedia: Wash one's hands