Synonyms

exonerate discharge clear exculpate assoil

Examples

"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

Used in print

On one of his 1921 ventures he was actually come_upon by a Detective_Sergeant_John_J._Ryan down on his knees with a tool embedded in a labour office safe in the Postal_Telegraph_Building ; the jury wanted better evidence than that and he was acquitted , at a cost of $ 30000 in bribes , it was estimated .

Related terms

convict pronounce purge vindicate whitewash exoneration clear clearing judge

Synonyms

behave conduct carry comport deport bear

Examples

"She carried herself well" "he bore himself with dignity" "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

Related terms

act hold deal assert fluster walk_around pose hold behavior demeanor bearing