absolve acquit atone forgive free pardon purge exculpate sanctify cleanse deliver purify clear relieve exonerate excuse redeem lustrate unburden remit expiate rid empty strip void condone reprieve extenuate vindicate release liberate discharge exempt loose spare lifeboat sanitise spring bleach whitewash launder sanitize exorcise exorcize amnesty dismiss dispense emancipate disburden disembarrass disencumber unchain justify except disculpate divest alleviate overlook pity manumit enfranchise unfetter unbind unshackle disenthrall disenthral relinquish ease enlarge untangle assoil rationalize explain rationalise exclude grandfather accept immune discount protect extricate unleash unyoke safeguard privilege save parole unbridle rescue demobilize unlock ransom loosen demobilise disengage bail untie respite allay palliate