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verbTo formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
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Clear all filtersTo formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.
Characteristic of ordinary informal conversation.
To come together for a meeting.
An authoritative order or formal decision.
A formal promise of security or fulfillment, often covering another person's obligation.
To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.
Challenge credibility
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To formally accuse of a crime; more generally, to accuse strongly.
An authoritative command, especially an order issued by a court.
Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.
Very small in amount
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Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.
Casual or insufficiently considered
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Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
To make an earnest or formal request, especially to someone in authority.
Very attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.
To formally withdraw a previously stated belief or claim.
To formally give up or reject a claim, belief, or practice.
To express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.
To formally cancel or withdraw a rule, agreement, or decision.
A written law formally enacted by a legislative body.
Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.
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