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exonerated
[ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪd]
verb (past tense/past participle)
exonerado
1.
freed from blame or responsibility; absolved of guilt
The defendant was exonerated of all charges after new evidence emerged.
O réu foi exonerado de todas as acusações após surgir novas provas.
2.
relieved or released from a duty or obligation
The manager was exonerated from his responsibilities due to health issues.
O gerente foi exonerado de suas responsabilidades devido a problemas de saúde.
NYC Slang
walked (informal); beat the rap (colloquial)
Synonyms
acquitted
absolved
vindicated
cleared
relieved
discharged
Antonyms
convicted
condemned
incriminated
blamed
charged
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exonerado
standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
exonerado
common in judicial proceedings
Rio de Janeiro
exonerado
used in legal documents and media
Portugal
exonerado
formal legal terminology; also means 'dismissed from office'
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear one's name
be in the clear
have one's day in court
justice prevails
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