exonerate

//ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

exonerateInfinitive
exoneratePresent tense
exoneratedPast tense
exoneratedPast participle
exoneratingPresent participle
exoneratesThird-person singular
1

To officially declare someone free from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing, especially after an investigation or trial.

The new evidence exonerated the suspect of all charges.

2

To relieve someone of a duty, obligation, or burden.

The contract exonerated him from any further financial obligations.

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