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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

Example Sentences

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“Their own massive signs — including future signs — are conveniently exempt from this initiative,” Krantz wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And they want the law changed so that large Sikh ceremonial knives are not exempt from the rules on carrying weapons.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Most pubs in England are licensed to sell alcohol starting from 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., but those past airport security are exempt from the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Must a transportation worker like Brock himself cross state borders or directly interact with a vehicle that crosses state lines to be “engaged in interstate commerce” and thus exempt from arbitration?

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Though I was draft age as the Korean War began, I was exempt from service as long as I was enrolled as a student.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

exempt from

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