exonerate
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate: He was exonerated from the accusation of cheating.
to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task.
Origin of exonerate
1synonym study For exonerate
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Opposites for exonerate
Other words from exonerate
- ex·on·er·a·tion [ig-zon-uh-rey-shuhn], /ɪgˌzɒn əˈreɪ ʃən/, noun
- ex·on·er·a·tive, adjective
- ex·on·er·a·tor, noun
- un·ex·on·er·a·tive, adjective
Words that may be confused with exonerate
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How to use exonerate in a sentence
This may not seem, at first thought, the most heroic thing to do, but an understanding of their time exonerates them.
The Spanish Pioneers | Charles F. LummisSchindler accuses Johann of having persuaded Beethoven to take unfit lodgings; but Beethoven expressly exonerates him from blame.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3) | Alexander Wheelock ThayerHe commends certain officers as deserving rewards, and exonerates many of the religious from the blame of harassing the Indians.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 | Emma Helen BlairMr. Buxton, while most loudly inveighing against the foul state of most British gaols, fully exonerates the governors.
The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2 | Arthur Griffiths“Then I should say, ignorance on the part of the buyers at this vendue, exonerates the dealer from all blame,” said Eleanor.
Polly's Business Venture | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
British Dictionary definitions for exonerate
/ (ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪt) /
to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge
to relieve from an obligation or task; exempt
Origin of exonerate
1Derived forms of exonerate
- exoneration, noun
- exonerative, adjective
- exonerator, noun
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