had been exonerating

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of exonerate.
  exonerate

  verb (used with object)

  to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate.

Related Words

• absolve
• acquit
• discharge
• dismiss
• exempt
• justify
• pardon
• vindicate