Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The prisoner was EXONERATED when the real thief confessed.

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Correct answer: B

To exonerate is to show that someone is not guilty. Cleared means the same here.

Worth noting

Punished is the opposite, and exported only shares the first letters.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The prisoner was EXONERATED when the real thief confessed.