Definitions

exempt

[ig-zempt] / ɪgˈzɛmpt /

ADJECTIVE

freed from responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immune

STRONG

absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared unbound walked

WEAK

beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of

Antonyms

STRONG

hindered prevented

WEAK

accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible

VERB

relieve, absolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excuse exonerate free spare

STRONG

clear discharge dispense except liberate release

WEAK

go easy on grant immunity let off let off the hook pass by privilege from wipe the slate write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incarcerate

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

blame

Example Sentences

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The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.

From Barron's

YouTube was added, despite the government's suggestion that it would be exempt so that children could watch lessons online.

From Barron's

We treat no perspectives as out of bounds, nor do we exempt any idea from being challenged.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran is among the countries affected by the ban, although the executive order is supposed to exempt athletes and coaching staff travelling for the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

From BBC

From January through August, the U.S. collected about $2.6 billion in tariffs on imports of the newly exempted items, according to a study of census data by the analytics firm Trade Partnership Worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal

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