absolve
verbTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
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adjectiveProviding a release of strong or pent-up emotions.
extricate
verbTo free from a difficulty, entanglement, or constraint.
liberate
verbTo free someone or something from control, restriction, or confinement.
relinquish
verbTo give up possession, control, or a claim.
remission
nounThe cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.
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