What does the cryptic crossword clue "Freeing former partner gangster suppresses short oath (7)" mean?

The definition is "Freeing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="EX") + CUS (synonym="s") + AL (synonym="capone") = EXCUSAL The answer is EXCUSAL.

Freeing former partner gangster suppresses short oath (7)

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