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exonerating


Meanings
  • Verb

    To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

    - "The jury exonerated the defendant after reviewing the evidence."
    - "Despite the accusations, she was exonerated and returned to her position."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=104902861"

Synonyms

acquit , exculpate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with exonerating
exonerate , fate , mate , plate , state
Homophones
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  1. exonerate (en) : To clear of blame or suspicion

  2. exonerate (en) : To absolve from a debt or obligation


Variants
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exonerate , exonerated , exonerates , exonerating , exoneration , exonerations , exonerative
Forms
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Exonerates, Exonerating, Exonerated


Etymology
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From Old French exonerer, meaning ‘to free from an obligation’.


Trivia
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  1. The term ‘exonerate’ comes from the Latin word ‘exonerare,’ which means ‘to free from an obligation.’

  2. In the 1950s, a popular song called ‘Exonerate Me’ by Hank Snow reached the number one spot on the country charts.


Related Concepts
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  1. Innocence: Exonerating refers to the act of proving someone innocent, which is closely related to the concept of innocence.

  2. Vindication: Exonerating someone is a form of vindication, which is the act of proving that someone was right or just.


Culture
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Exonerating has been used extensively in literature, particularly in legal and moral contexts. It is a crucial term in criminal law, representing the act of absolving someone of guilt or suspicion.

How to Memorize "exonerating"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of a judge clearing a defendant of all charges. Imagine the relief and happiness on the defendant's face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word exonerating with the idea of freedom and relief from guilt or suspicion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic: ‘Exonerating: Ex-on from Er-r-or-ing’ to help remember the meaning of the word.


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