English noun: exoneration | |||
1. | exoneration (state) the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | condition, status | ||
2. | exoneration (act) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. | ||
Samples | Friends provided a vindication of his position. | ||
Synonyms | vindication | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clearing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | justification, rehabilitation | ||