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exonerates

verb as in excuse, clear of responsibility or blame

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Example Sentences

This may not seem, at first thought, the most heroic thing to do, but an understanding of their time exonerates them.

Schindler accuses Johann of having persuaded Beethoven to take unfit lodgings; but Beethoven expressly exonerates him from blame.

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

Mr. Buxton, while most loudly inveighing against the foul state of most British gaols, fully exonerates the governors.

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

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On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to exonerates, such as: acquit, vindicate, pardon, dismiss, absolve, and exempt.

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

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