Exonerate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Exonerate is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
Meaning
(transitive, archaic) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
- (transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.
- (obsolete, reflexive) Of a body of water: to discharge or empty (itself).
- (archaic) Freed from an obligation; freed from accusation or blame; acquitted, exonerated.
Example Sentences
I would examine the Caſpian Sea, and ſee where and how it exonerates it ſelfe, after it hath taken in Volga, Iaxares, Oxus, and thoſe great rivers; at the mouth of Oby, or where?
Word Forms
- exonerates
- exonerating
- exonerated
Synonyms for exonerate
Depending on context, synonyms include absolve, acquit, exculpate, acquittance, assoil, assoilzie.
Antonyms for exonerate
Common opposites include convict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discharge, exculpate, assoil, acquit, clear, relinquish.
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