Answer: absolve

AnswerCrossword Clue
ABSOLVEExonerate.
absolveto declare free from guilt
absolveto pardon (to release from liability for an offence)
absolveto release from a duty
ABSOLVEFree from blame
ABSOLVEClear of blame
ABSOLVEPardon from guilt
ABSOLVEFree
ABSOLVEPardon.
ABSOLVEAcquit.
ABSOLVEClear, in a way
ABSOLVEFree from penalty.
ABSOLVERender blameless.
ABSOLVEExculpate
ABSOLVEPardon
ABSOLVEClear
ABSOLVEClear of guilt
ABSOLVEGet off the hook
ABSOLVEExonerate
ABSOLVEUnburden of blame