Synonyms of exonerations

exonerations

noun

plural of exoneration

as in pardons

a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing

the accused refused a plea bargain, asserting that he was innocent and would settle for nothing less than complete exoneration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pardons
• clearings
• acquittals
• vindications
• exculpations
• remissions
• absolutions
• atonements
• expiations
• condonations
• compurgations
• whitewashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convictions
• indictments
• accusations
• prosecutions
• impeachments
• arraignments
• condemnations
• denunciations
• incriminations
• censures
• castigations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exonerations

Experts told me some prosecutors around the country were using the obscure plea as a tool to thwart exonerations. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

The law isn’t perfect, raising several barriers to testing, but still, DNA evidence has featured in 17 of Florida’s 30 death row exonerations. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

Although Simon has never been charged with a crime, many of her former cases are under review and more exonerations are expected, attorneys with the University of Michigan Innocence Clinic told CNN. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026

Dozens of other prosecutors around America quickly followed in establishing conviction review units resulting in hundreds of exonerations. — John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

Florida has the highest number of death row exonerations in the nation, with 30. — Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

The Tribune found Chicago’s final costs to resolve claims in murder exonerations since 2010 averaged nearly $560,000 for each year the person was wrongfully imprisoned — and nearly $100,000 of that amount went to pay private lawyers. — Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

District Attorney José Garza, who had pursued the exonerations with his Conviction Integrity Unit, apologized to the men and their families after the hearing. — Claire Lempert, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

The anticipated exonerations could bring a new chapter to a case that has long raised questions about evidence, convictions and justice in Austin. — Jay Janner, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026