spare
- verb (v)
Meaning: forgive have mercy upon
Synonyms:
absolve
bail out
be lenient
be merciful
discharge
dispense
excuse
exempt
forbear
get off the hook
get out of hock
give a break
give quarter to
go easy on
leave
let go
let off
pardon
pity
privilege from
pull out of the fire
refrain from
release
relent
relieve from
save bacon
save from
save neck
spring
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