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Synonyms of let off

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Another word for let off is excuse. Other synonyms of let off are detonate, let out, set off, touch off and pardon.

Synonyms and similar words for let off

verbTo cause to explode or come out; to release.

verbTo forgive and not punish.

verbSynonym of leave off.

verbTo ease off.

Meaning of let off

  1. verb To cause to explode or come out; to release.
  2. verb To forgive and not punish.
  3. verb Synonym of leave off.

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Questions about synonyms of let off

What is another word for let off?
Let off has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as excuse, detonate, let out, set off, touch off, pardon, leave off and let up.
What does let off mean?
Let off means to cause to explode or come out; to release.

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