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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

Example Sentences

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Our attention then returns to the original flashpoint in a way that should, in some respects, exonerate Glaude’s teacher.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, was insistent that the investigation will exonerate owner Steve Ballmer and the franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

The majority, he warned, was inviting an endless wave of litigation over evidence that could never truly exonerate a person under Texas law.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

Just because “Hinch said he was wrong” in not doing anything to stop the 2017 Astros from cheating does not exonerate him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

Recently, an effort has been launched to exonerate George Stinney.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson