exonerate
[ ig-zon-uh-reyt ]
/ ɪgˈzɒn əˌreɪt /
verb (used with object), ex·on·er·at·ed, ex·on·er·at·ing.
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.
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Origin of exonerate
synonym study for exonerate
1. See absolve.
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exonerate
/ (ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪt) /
verb (tr)
to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge
to relieve from an obligation or task; exempt
Derived forms of exonerate
exoneration, nounexonerative, adjectiveexonerator, nounWord Origin for exonerate
C16: from Latin exonerāre to free from a burden, from onus a burden
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