exonerates

verbexcuse, clear of responsibility or blame

Synonyms for exonerates

verb excuse, clear of responsibility or blame

Antonyms for exonerates

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., from Latin exoneratus, past participle of exonerare "remove a burden, discharge, unload," from ex- "off" (see ex-) + onerare "to unload; overload, oppress," from onus (genitive oneris) "burden" (see onus). Related: Exonerated; exonerating.

Example Sentences for exonerates

I want to get to the truth, and any truth which exonerates you will be very welcome to me.

I don't see that that exonerates the man who gives up the keys of the sanctuary, as it were.

The statement at once exonerates the Prince of two faults with which his memory has been taxed, those of cowardice and obstinacy.

Carlyle deals with the subject in detail in his "Life of Frederick," and exonerates the King.

He commends certain officers as deserving rewards, and exonerates many of the religious from the blame of harassing the Indians.

“Then I should say, ignorance on the part of the buyers at this vendue, exonerates the dealer from all blame,” said Eleanor.

He exonerates Indian epic poetry, however, from any imputation of Greek influence.

I hope she exonerates me from any blame in connection with the announcement made at Sagan?'

He exonerates Miller, but accuses the absent Williams of imposture and fraud.