Exonerates Meaning in English

word · lemma: exonerate

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Definition

To officially declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing or to free someone from blame or responsibility.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in formal or legal contexts: courts, reports, or news (e.g., 'the evidence exonerates him'). Common partners: 'exonerates someone', 'exonerates him/her', 'exonerates from a crime'. Do not confuse with 'excuses' (which suggests a reason rather than proving innocence).

• Spanish: exonera
• Portuguese (BR): exonera
• Portuguese (PT): exonera
• Chinese (Simplified): 使无罪 - 证明无罪
• Chinese (Traditional): 使無罪 - 證明無罪
• Hindi: बरी करता है - दोषमुक्त करता है
• Arabic: يبرئ
• Bengali: অপরাধমুক্ত ঘোষণা করে - দোষমুক্ত প্রমাণ করে
• Russian: оправдывает - освобождает от ответственности
• Japanese: 無罪とする - 免責する
• Vietnamese: minh oan - giải oan
• Korean: 무죄를 입증하다 - 책임을 면하다
• Turkish: beraat ettirir - suçsuz olduğunu ilan eder
• Urdu: بری الزمہ قرار دینا - الزام سے پاک کرنا
• Indonesian: membebaskan dari tuduhan - membebaskan dari kesalahan

Example Sentences

The report clearly exonerates the employee.

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Sometimes, DNA evidence exonerates someone years after their conviction.

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If the investigation exonerates you, there’s nothing to worry about.

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The new evidence exonerates her from all charges.

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A court often exonerates people when mistakes are found in legal cases.

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The video footage finally exonerates the suspect after months of doubt.

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