Definitions

let off

VERB

make not subject to punishment or action

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon absolve discharge dispense drop excuse exempt exonerate forgive let go pardon privilege from release relieve remove spare

Antonyms

WEAK

blame incarcerate punish

Example Sentences

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He needed to let off a little steam.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Lapaseotes was threatened with a $92,000 fine before she corrected the paperwork issue and was let off with a warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

A bit of “steam being let off AI-related names opens up the trade to more individuals coming in,” said Pavlik at Dakota Wealth.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

Lyon were awarded a spot-kick shortly after half-time but former Arsenal man Ainsley Maitland-Niles failed to beat goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf from 12 yards as Nice were let off.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

The deliveries were light on the sixth day of the week, and after I finished my chores at the store, I was let off early.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

let off

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