1. To let off the hook; SYN. justify, free.
2. To free of guilt, as by religious absolution.

1. To pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; SYN. assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate.
2. Behave in a certain manner

1. To eliminate, as of bodily substances; SYN. expel, eject, release.
2. To pour forth or release; esp. of liquids.
3. To release from military service; SYN. muster out.
4. To remove the charge from.
5. To fire a weapon.