1. Freed from any question of guilt
   "is exonerated from all blame";
   - absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, vindicated

1. Free from blame or guilt; clear from accusation or official charges
   "The suspect was exonerated of the murder charges";
   - acquit, assoil [archaic], clear, exculpate [formal]

See also: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent

Type of: judge, label, pronounce

Encyclopedia: Exonerated