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Meaning of exonerated
The primary meaning of the word "exonerated" is to officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or fault.
Etymology of exonerated
The word "exonerated" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "away from" and "onera" meaning "burden" or "load"
Historically, the term was used in Roman law to describe the act of freeing someone from a burden or obligation
In modern English, the word has evolved to mean officially declaring someone not guilty of a crime or fault
Synonyms
absolved
acquitted
cleared
vindicated
exculpated
freed
released
discharged
liberated
unpunished
uncondemned
unpenalized
justified
validated
verified
confirmed
ratified
sanctioned
authorized
legitimized
purified
cleansed
purified
redeemed
saved
spared
reprieved
pardoned
amnestied
forgiven
condoned
tolerated
excused
exempted
immune
unaccountable
unreproached
unscathed
untouched
guiltless
blameless
innocent
faultless
flawless
spotless
immaculate
unblemished
unstained
untainted
unsoiled
uncompromised
Definitions
- Officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or fault
- * Free someone from blame or responsibility
- * Clear someone's reputation
Usage Examples
- The suspect was exonerated of all charges due to lack of evidence
- * The company was exonerated of any wrongdoing after an investigation
- * The new evidence exonerated the defendant and led to a retrial
Antonyms
guilty
convicted
condemned
punished
penalized
sentenced
imprisoned
incarcerated
detained
accused
blamed
censured
criticized
disapproved
reproached
reprehended
vilified
slandered
defamed
disgraced
dishonored
shameful
culpable
blameworthy
reprehensible
odious
abhorrent
detestable
loathsome
contemptible
despicable