- 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