exculpate Synonyms

acquit absolve exonerate clear assoil vindicate excuse justify disculpate discharge pardon relieve reprieve spare remit warrant shrive whitewash to exonerate free from blame find not guilty find innocent declare innocent let someone off the hook let off the hook decontaminate let go release rehabilitate rationalize amnesty cleared condone defend dismiss exempt exonerated exonerating explain extenuate forgive free liberate palliate purge purify acquitted