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exonerate

[ig-zon-uh-reyt] / ɪgˈzɒn əˌreɪt /
VERB
excuse, clear of responsibility or blame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolve acquit discharge dismiss exempt justify pardon vindicate
STRONG
disburden except exculpate free liberate release relieve sanitize whitewash
WEAK
let off let off hook wipe the slate clean
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame condemn convict damn employ engage hire hold keep punish sentence
STRONG
burden limit restrain
WEAK
accuse charge incarcerate incriminate

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