EXCULPATE

exonerate

to clear of blame

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

SYN - acquit, assail, clear, discharge, exonerate

"Even though he had been exculpated, the aspersion most people had towards him lingered."

"Finally after years of claiming his innocence he was officially exculpated."

"No matter how many times he stated his case she would never fully exculpate him, and that small amount of distrust would linger over their heads for the rest of their relationship."

"After having been dead-set on him being guilty, it was humbling for her to know exculpate him for the crime."