exonerated

[ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪtɪd]

exonerated Definition

• 1. to officially state that someone who has been blamed for something is not guilty
• 2. to free someone from blame or responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing

Using exonerated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exonerated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The DNA evidence exonerated him of the crime.

• Example

  The report exonerated the company of any wrongdoing.

• Example

  The investigation exonerated her from all charges.

exonerated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for exonerated

• acquit
• absolve
• clear
• vindicate

Antonyms for exonerated

• incriminate
• blame
• convict

Phrases with exonerated

• be exonerated from

  to be cleared of blame or responsibility for something

  Example

  He was exonerated from all charges after the investigation.

• exonerate oneself

  to prove one's innocence or to clear oneself of blame or responsibility

  Example

  She was able to exonerate herself from the accusations by providing evidence.

• exonerate someone's name

  to clear someone's reputation from false accusations or blame

  Example

  The investigation helped to exonerate his name and restore his reputation.

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Summary: exonerated in Brief

The verb 'exonerated' [ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪtɪd] means to officially declare someone not guilty or free them from blame or responsibility. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The DNA evidence exonerated him of the crime.' Other phrases include 'be exonerated from' and 'exonerate oneself,' both meaning to clear oneself of blame or responsibility.