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(ex-on-er-ate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to free someone from blame or responsibility.

Example Sentence

The judge will exonerate the wrongly accused man.

More Example Sentences

New evidence helped to exonerate the accused man.

Synonyms

absolve; clear; vindicate

Antonyms

accuse; blame; incriminate

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Rhymes

  • exonerate
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