| abdicate | (v) Giving up high office |
| absolve | (v) Release from obligation |
| catharsis | (n) An emotional release |
| countermand | (v) To cancel an order |
| impunity | (n) Exemption from punishment |
| recant | (v) Take back a statement |
| recoup | (v) Regain |
| renounce | (v) To formally give up |
| rescind | (v) To repeal |
| waive | (v) Give up voluntarily |