Definition of Exonerate

1. Verb. Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. "They want to exonerate the prisoners "; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

Exact synonyms: Acquit, Assoil, Clear, Discharge, Exculpate
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Vindicate, Whitewash, Purge
Generic synonyms: Judge, Label, Pronounce
Derivative terms: Acquittal, Clear, Clearing, Exculpation, Exculpatory, Exoneration, Exoneration, Exonerative
Antonyms: Convict

Definition of Exonerate

1. v. t. To unload; to disburden; to discharge.

Definition of Exonerate

1. Verb. (transitive now rare) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load). ¹

2. Verb. (obsolete reflexive) Of a body of water, to discharge (oneself), empty oneself. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To free from an obligation, responsibility or task. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To free from accusation or blame. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Exonerate

1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exonerate

exomis
exomises
exomoon
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exomorphic
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exomphalos
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exonerate (current term)
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