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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Although Hatami understands the reasoning behind SB 1437, he believes the law should be amended to exempt child abuse cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Treasurys also offer a tax advantage: While CD interest is generally taxed at the federal, state and local levels, interest on Treasurys is exempt from state and local taxes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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

The law applied only to slaves over age twenty-eight, so Ona was exempt.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

exempt

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