exonerate
Translation
to exonerate, to absolve, to clear
Examples
The new evidence completely exonerated the defendant.
The new evidence completely exonerated the defendant.
He was exonerated from all blame.
He was exonerated from all blame.
Grammar Patterns
to exonerate ((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to officially state that someone is not responsible for something He was exonerated from all blame.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absolve, acquit, clear; Antonyms: convict, blame
Etymology
From Latin 'exonerare', from 'ex-' (out of) + 'onus' (burden). Literally 'to remove a burden'.
Memory Tips
Think 'ex-' (out) + 'oner-' (burden, like 'onerous'). It means to take the burden of guilt out or away from someone.