exonerate
//ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt//
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.