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exonerated

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of exonerate

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

freed from any question of guilt

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • is absolved from all blame
  • was now clear of the charge of cowardice
  • his official honor is vindicated

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, vindicated

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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