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Meaning of exonerate
The primary meaning of the word "exonerate" is to officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or fault.
Etymology of exonerate
The word "exonerate" comes from the Latin "exonerare", which means "to free from a burden"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to clear from a charge or imputation"
Synonyms
absolve
acquit
clear
vindicate
exculpate
discharge
release
free
liberate
excuse
justify
pardon
forgive
reprieve
redeem
vindicate
Vouch
cleanse
purify
whitewash
rationalize
legitimize
validate
sanction
justify
defend
uphold
support
rationalize
explain
account
rectify
rectitude
redress
reparation
restitution
compensation
indemnify
reimburse
Definitions
- Officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or fault
- * Free someone from blame or responsibility
Usage Examples
- The new evidence exonerated the suspect and led to the real perpetrator's arrest
- * The company was exonerated of any wrongdoing in the environmental disaster
Antonyms
condemn
convict
blame
accuse
implicate
incriminate
indict
charge
prosecute
punish
penalize
fine
sentence
imprison
incarcerate
detain
confine
restrict
censure
reprove
rebuke
reproach
criticize
denounce
deplore
condemn
reprehend
reprimand
admonish
chide
scold
upbraid