absolve

Synonyms: acquit bleach blink at clear discharge exculpate excuse exempt exonerate forgive free go easy on launder let off let off easy let off the hook let up on liberate lifeboat loose pardon release relieve sanitize set free spare spring vindicate whitewash wink at wipe it off wipe the slate clean write off

Antonyms: bind blame charge condemn convict hold impeach incriminate obligate punish sentence