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exonerate

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Verb — To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.

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exonerate a suspect fully exonerated exonerate someone of blame

Etymology

From Latin exonerare, "to unburden" or "unload," from ex- ("out, off") plus onus ("a burden").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exonerate” mean?

The word “exonerate” means to officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing. In plain terms, to formally prove someone is not guilty or not to blame.

How do you pronounce “exonerate”?

“Exonerate” is pronounced ihg-ZO-nuh-rayt (/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “exonerate” in a sentence?

Here is “exonerate” used in a sentence: “New DNA evidence exonerated him after fifteen years in prison.”

What part of speech is “exonerate”?

“Exonerate” is a verb.

Where does the word “exonerate” come from?

The word “exonerate” comes from Latin. From Latin exonerare, "to unburden" or "unload," from ex- ("out, off") plus onus ("a burden").

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