exonerate
0 antonyms and opposites of exonerate, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.
How to use exonerate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin exonerare, "to unburden" or "unload," from ex- ("out, off") plus onus ("a burden").
Full origin of exonerate →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").