Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXONERATE

sentence

The most appropriate antonym of the word exonerate is sentence.

• Exonerate means "to clear (someone) of blame or suspicion."
• Sentence means "to pronounce judgment on (someone) and impose a penalty."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of exonerate.

• Absolve means "to declare (someone) free from guilt or blame."
• Vindicate means "to clear (someone) of blame or suspicion, especially by providing evidence of their innocence."
• Acquit means "to declare (someone) not guilty of a crime or offense."