| A | B |
|---|
| abdicate | to formally give up control, authority, or a high office |
| absolve | to clear of guilt or blame |
| catharsis | a release of emotional tension |
| countermand | to cancl or reverse an order or a policy |
| impunity | exemption from punishment or injury |
| recant | to take back a statement |
| recoup | to regain |
| renounce | to reject or disown |
| rescind | to make void or the repeal |
| waive | to refrain from insisting or enforcing |
