exonerate
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əˌreɪt verb (used with object), ex·on·er·at·ed, ex·on·er·at·ing.
1.
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate: He was exonerated from the accusation of cheating.
2.
to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task.
Origin:
1515–25; late Middle English < Latin exonerātus (past participle of exonerāre to unburden, discharge), equivalent to ex- ex-1 + oner- (stem of onus) a burden + -ātus -ate1
1515–25; late Middle English < Latin exonerātus (past participle of exonerāre to unburden, discharge), equivalent to ex- ex-1 + oner- (stem of onus) a burden + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
ex·on·er·a·tion, noun
ex·on·er·a·tive, adjective
ex·on·er·a·tor, noun
un·ex·on·er·at·ed, adjective
un·ex·on·er·a·tive, adjective
Antonyms
1. blame.
1. blame.
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exonerate (ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge |
| 2. | to relieve from an obligation or task; exempt |
| [C16: from Latin exonerāre to free from a burden, from onus a burden] | |
| exoner'ation | |
| —n | |
| ex'onerative | |
| —adj | |
| ex'onerator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
exonerate
mid-15c., from L. exoneratus, pp. of exonerare "remove a burden, discharge," from ex- "off" + onus (gen. oneris) "burden." Related: Exonerated; exonerating.
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Example sentences
It's pretty clear that the investigators feel their mission is to exonerate their comrades, not investigate the truth.
However, this report is not meant to excuse their ethical failings, or exonerate them from their wrongdoings.
If a collective group or school board is charged with irresponsibility, it may try to exonerate itself by offering an excuse.
Void or voidable promise of creditor does not exonerate.
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