adjective

exonerated

Exonerated (adjective) means Officially cleared of guilt or blame. Example: “The exonerated man walked free after his conviction was overturned.”

adjective

Officially cleared of guilt or blame.

"The exonerated man walked free after his conviction was overturned."

How to use exonerated

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In plain EnglishFormally proven innocent after being blamed or accused.

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The _____ man walked free after his conviction was overturned.

From Middle English exonerated, equivalent to exonerate + -ed.

Origin: Middle English

dated sated hated elated heated seated treated related bloated belated prorated agitated

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.