exonerating
ex-on-er-at-ing
verb
The act of officially clearing someone from blame or responsibility for a fault.
"New evidence was exonerating the suspect."
adjective
Serving to clear someone of blame or wrongdoing; proving innocence.
"The jury heard exonerating evidence."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: exonerate, clear, discharge, exculpate, assoil, acquit
Antonyms: convict