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ex•on•er•ate
Pronunciation: (ig-zon'u-rāt"), [key]—
v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing.
1. to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate:
He was exonerated from the accusation of cheating.
2. to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task.
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