spare

transitive verb

To refrain from harming, injuring, destroying, or killing.

transitive verb

To leave undamaged or unharmed.

transitive verb

To refrain from denouncing or distressing; treat leniently or with consideration.

transitive verb

To allow (someone) to avoid experiencing or doing (something).

transitive verb

To hold back from; withhold or avoid.

transitive verb

To use or supply with restraint.

transitive verb

To give or grant out of one’s resources; afford.