Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.
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Free somebody from blame or guilt
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- excuse
- reprimand
- exonerate
- acquit
Correct Option: C
exonerate exonerate (V.) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for excuse (V.) : to forgive somebody for something that he has done (not being polite, making a small mistake, etc.) reprimand (V.) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of him/his actions ; rebuke acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime
