Synonyms of exonerated

exonerated 1 of 2

adjective

as in acquitted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquitted
• cleared
• absolved
• vindicated
• blameless
• guiltless
• irreproachable
• innocent
• faultless
• lily-white
• inculpable
• impeccable
• cleanhanded
• virtuous
• clear
• righteous
• moral
• ethical
• upright
• law-abiding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• culpable
• accused
• punishable
• convicted
• condemned
• impeachable
• blameworthy
• indictable
• blamable
• indicted
• censurable
• impeached
• shamefaced
• hangdog
• shamed

exonerated

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verb

past tense of exonerate

as in absolved

to free from a charge of wrongdoing

the results of the DNA fingerprinting finally exonerated the man, but only after he had wasted 10 years of his life in prison

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquitted
• absolved
• vindicated
• cleared
• exculpated
• released
• liberated
• redeemed
• discharged
• pardoned
• excused
• atoned (for)
• expiated
• condoned
• forgave
• whitewashed
• remitted
• avenged
• revenged
• redressed
• unburdened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accused
• incriminated
• charged
• indicted
• impeached
• convicted
• arraigned
• criminated