I. igˈzänəˌrāt, eg- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English exoneraten, from Latin exoneratus, past participle of exonerare to relieve, free, unload, from ex- ex- (I) + onerare to load, from oner-, onus load — more at onerous
1. : to relieve especially of a charge, obligation, or hardship
no reason for exonerating him from the ordinary duties of a citizen — O.W.Holmes †1935
: clear from accusation or blame : exculpate
defendant was exonerated from any criminal offense
2. obsolete : unload , disburden , discharge
Synonyms: see exculpate
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin exoneratus, past participle of exonerare
obsolete : exonerated