adjective
exonerated
Exonerated (adjective) means Officially cleared of guilt or blame. Example: “The exonerated man walked free after his conviction was overturned.”
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Officially cleared of guilt or blame.
"The exonerated man walked free after his conviction was overturned."
How to use exonerated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormally proven innocent after being blamed or accused.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English exonerated, equivalent to exonerate + -ed.
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What does “exonerated” mean?
The word “exonerated” means officially cleared of guilt or blame. In plain terms, formally proven innocent after being blamed or accused.
How do you use “exonerated” in a sentence?
Here is “exonerated” used in a sentence: “The exonerated man walked free after his conviction was overturned.”
What part of speech is “exonerated”?
“Exonerated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of exonerated?
"exonerated" (adjective) means officially cleared of guilt or blame.
