English verb: let off | |||
1. | let off (communication) grant exemption or release to | ||
Samples | Please excuse me from this class. | ||
Examples | Sam cannot let off Sue | ||
Synonyms | excuse, exempt, relieve | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | absolve, free, justify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | frank | ||