EXONERATE


Meaning of EXONERATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ig-ˈzä-nə-ˌrāt, eg- ]

transitive verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exoneratus, past participle of exonerare to unburden, from ex- + oner-, onus load

Date: 1524

1. : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship

2. : to clear from accusation or blame

Synonyms: see exculpate

• ex·on·er·a·tion -ˌzä-nə-ˈrā-shən noun

• ex·on·er·a·tive -ˈzä-nə-ˌrā-tiv adjective

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