exempt from

VERB

excuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquit condone defend exempt exonerate explain forgive indulge let go pardon relieve spare tolerate

STRONG

alibi appease clear cover discharge exculpate extenuate free liberate mitigate overlook pretext purge rationalize release remit reprieve shrive vindicate whitewash

WEAK

apologize for bear with dispense from give absolution grant amnesty let off make allowances for pass over plead ignorance shrug off take rap for wink at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuse blame censure charge condemn damn hurt punish sentence

STRONG

aggravate hold incite irritate keep limit maintain prevent restrain reveal

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exempt from

Exports to the U.S. from the U.K. site are exempt from tariffs under an agreement between the two countries for pharmaceuticals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

A tax-exempt municipal bond is also exempt from state income taxes if held by a resident of the state in which it was issued.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Bombardier models remain US certified and the company is currently exempt from US tariffs.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Properties that are "actively being marketed for sale" are exempt from the premium and are charged only the standard rate of council tax for up to 12 months.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Because she hadn’t done the reading she was exempt from being called on, but Mr. da Silva sent concerned looks her way.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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