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Definitions

exempt

[ig-zempt] / ɪgˈzɛmpt /
ADJECTIVE
freed from responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune
STRONG
absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared unbound walked
WEAK
beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of
Antonyms
STRONG
hindered prevented
WEAK
accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible
VERB
relieve, absolve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excuse exonerate free spare
STRONG
clear discharge dispense except liberate release
WEAK
go easy on grant immunity let off let off the hook pass by privilege from wipe the slate write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incarcerate
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
blame

Example Sentences

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Diesel that powers tractors and other non-road vehicles and engines is typically almost $1 cheaper as it is exempt from certain taxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home or have plans to return to it, the home can remain exempt.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Crosstown rivals General Motors and Ford Motor aren’t exempt from the debate over competitive parking policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

DOJ officials have said they have released all of their files other than certain items permitted to be exempt.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A good letter could get you a position in the better cohorts, sometimes even special jobs like legion messenger, which made you exempt from the grunt work like digging ditches or conjugating Latin verbs.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.