give absolution

acquit condone defend exempt exonerate explain forgive indulge let go pardon relieve spare tolerate

alibi appease clear cover discharge exculpate extenuate free liberate mitigate overlook pretext purge rationalize release remit reprieve shrive vindicate whitewash

apologize for bear with dispense from exempt from grant amnesty let off make allowances for pass over plead ignorance shrug off take rap for wink at

accuse blame censure charge condemn damn hurt punish sentence

aggravate hold incite irritate keep limit maintain prevent restrain reveal

absolve acquit discharge excuse exonerate tolerate

accept amnesty clear condone exculpate free justify liberate lifeboat overlook release remit reprieve rescue spring

blink at bury the hatchet grant amnesty let off let off easy suspend charges wink at wipe the slate clean write off

blame charge condemn convict hold incriminate sentence

deny keep limit prevent refuse restrain

chastise damn ostracize penalize punish