Answer: excusing
AnswerCrossword Clue
excusingRelease (someone) from a duty or requirement
excusing(used in polite formulas) Allow (someone) to leave a room or gathering
excusing(of a fact or circumstance) Serve in mitigation of (a person or act)
excusingEXCUSE, to free from blame or guilt
excusing(used esp. by school pupils) Be allowed to leave the room, esp. to go to the bathroom
excusingAttempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify
excusingForgive (someone) for a fault or offense
excusingSay politely that one is leaving
excusingOverlook or forgive (a fault or offense)