1. cleared of blame or wrongdoing; declared innocent
Usage: past participle of exonerate used as adjective

Examples

• The DNA evidence left him completely exonerated of all charges.
• She felt exonerated when the investigation proved her innocence.
• The whistleblower was exonerated after the company’s illegal practices were exposed.
• Years later, the wrongly accused man was finally exonerated.
• The audit results left the accounting firm exonerated of any financial misconduct.
• He walked out of court exonerated and ready to rebuild his reputation.