Answer: forgive

AnswerCrossword Clue
FORGIVEAbsolve
FORGIVECancel, as a debt
FORGIVEPardon
FORGIVENot hold something against
FORGIVEExcuse
forgiveto grant pardon
forgiveto cease to feel angry at or for
forgiveto grant pardon for or to
forgiveto pardon (to release from liability for an offence)
forgiveto cancel (a debt)