absolve

acquit exempt exonerate forgive pardon relieve vindicate

bleach clear discharge exculpate excuse free launder liberate loose release sanitize spare spring whitewash

blink at go easy on let off let off easy let off the hook let up on lifeboat set free wink at wipe it off wipe the slate clean write off

accuse blame censure charge condemn convict damn punish sentence

hold keep limit restrain

bind impeach incriminate obligate