exonerate

English

/ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/, /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
  • (obsolete) Of a body of water: to discharge or empty (itself).
  • (transitive) To free from an obligation, responsibility or task.
  • (transitive) To free from accusation or blame.

Etymology

Derived from Latin exonerāt- derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃énh₂os (load, burden), *h₃enh₂- (burden, charge, onerate, name).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₃enh₂-

Gloss

burden, charge, onerate, name

Concept
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