What are synonyms for "exoneration"?

Synonyms for exoneration: absolution, acquittal, vindication, exculpation, discharge, clearing.

exoneration synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒The action of officially absolving someone from blame or fault for a wrongdoing.

﹒The act of releasing someone from an obligation, duty, or liability.

Examples

﹒The new DNA evidence led to the complete exoneration of the man who had spent twenty years in prison.

﹒After a lengthy investigation, the committee issued a statement of exoneration regarding the official's alleged misconduct.

﹒He felt a profound sense of relief when the court finally granted him full exoneration from all charges.

Synonyms

absolution acquittal vindication exculpation discharge clearing forgiveness

Antonyms

conviction blame condemnation censure guilt incrimination accusation

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