exonerate | ||
1. | [ verb ] (criminal law) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges | |
Synonyms: | discharge acquit exculpate clear assoil | |
Examples: | "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" |
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Related terms: | convict pronounce purge vindicate whitewash exoneration clear clearing judge | |
Similar spelling: |
exonerated exonerative exoneration Exmoor |