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   ex·on·er·ate

   /iɡˈzänəˌrāt/

   verb

   • 1. (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case: "they should exonerate these men from this crime" Similar absolveclearacquitdeclare innocentfind innocentpronounce not guiltydischargevindicaterare:exculpateOpposite chargeconvict
   • 2. release someone from (a duty or obligation): "Pope Clement V exonerated the king from his oath to the barons" Similar releasedischargerelievefreeliberateexcuseexemptexceptinformal:let offrare:dispenseOpposite hold to

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin exonerat- ‘freed from a burden’, from the verb exonerare, from ex- ‘from’ + onus, oner- ‘a burden’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exonerative adjective

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   Exonerate means to clear from a charge of wrongdoing or from blame. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of exonerate from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Exonerate means to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something. Learn more about the formal verb, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Exonerate means to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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   To exonerate someone is to declare him not guilty of criminal charges. This word is pretty much only used in reference to proceedings in a court of law. A word with a similar meaning that might be familiar is “acquit.”

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   Exonerate definition: to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate. See examples of EXONERATE used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXONERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Exonerate means to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge, or to relieve from an obligation or task. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Exonerate means to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that they have been blamed for. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples, synonyms and pronunciation tips.