exonerate [verb]

Definition of exonerate:

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Synonyms of exonerate:

● Acquit

● Assoil

● Clear

● Discharge

● Exculpate

● Vindicate

● Free

● Release

● Excuse


Opposite/Antonyms of exonerate:

● Blame

● Condemn

● Accuse

● Convict

● Charge

● Incriminate

● Arraign

● Sentence


Sentence/Example of exonerate:

Those books might seek to exonerate, but Dubois wants to explain.