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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World Cup players and coaching staff are exempt.

From BBC

Under the new tax policy individuals can exempt $15 million in assets from federal estate taxes, $30 million for couples, and those amounts will adjust for inflation annually.

From Barron's

Tariffs weren’t enough to discourage imports, partly because many goods were exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Timothy Pung purchased a home in Isabella County, Mich., in 1991 that was eligible for a property tax credit that exempts owners from local tax on their primary residence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Goalkeepers are also exempt, while a penalty taker would be able to stay on.

From BBC

exempt

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