EXONERATE

Meanings

• Verb

  To absolve (someone) from a accusation or charge, especially formally.

• Verb

  To clear (someone or something) of blame or suspicion.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɛɡ-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

acquit , exculpate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with EXONERATE
Exhilarate , Inertia , Inexperiate

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Variants

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exonerate , exonerated , exonerates , exonerating , exoneration , exonerations , exonerative

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Etymology

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From Old French exonerer ‘to free from taxes, to absolve, to clear’, from ex- ‘out’ + onerer ‘to charge, to burden’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'exonerate' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In 2012, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) declassified documents related to the exoneration of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed in 1953 for espionage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innocence: Exoneration is closely related to the concept of innocence, which refers to the state of being free from guilt or sin.

2. Acquittal: Exoneration is often used interchangeably with the term acquittal, which refers to the formal declaration of a defendant's not guilty verdict in a criminal trial.

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Culture

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Exoneration is a legal term used when a court or other authority declares that an accused person is not guilty of the charges against them. It is an important concept in criminal law and is often the focus of media attention in high-profile cases.

How to Memorize "exonerate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of clearing someone's name or reputation. Imagine a courtroom scene where the defendant is being exonerated and the charges against them are dropped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word exonerate with the idea of clearing someone's name or reputation. Think of synonyms like absolve, acquit, or vindicate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Exonerate: Ex-on the rate of guilt' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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