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inocentar

[i.no.sen.ˈtar]
verb
to exonerate, to clear of guilt, to vindicate
1. to declare or prove someone innocent of a crime or wrongdoing
The new evidence helped to exonerate the defendant.
As novas provas ajudaram a inocentar o réu.
2. to free someone from blame or suspicion
The investigation completely vindicated her reputation.
A investigação inocentou completamente a sua reputação.
Synonyms
exonerarjustificarreabilitarabsolvervindicar
Antonyms
culparacusarcondenarinculpar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inocentar
standard usage
Portugal
inocentar
standard usage, though exonerar is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

inocentar alguém de uma acusação
ser inocentado em tribunal
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