单词 | exonerate |
释义 | exonerate —exoneration, n. —exonerative, adj. —exonerator, n. /ig zon"euh rayt'/, v.t., exonerated, exonerating. 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. [1515-25; late ME < L exoneratus (ptp. of exonerare to unburden, discharge), equiv. to ex- EX-1 + oner- (s. of onus) a burden + -atus -ATE1] Syn. 1. vindicate. See absolve. 2. release, discharge, free. Ant. 1. blame. |
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