clear someone's name
Remove false accusations
To clear someone's name is to prove they are innocent of wrongdoing they were accused or suspected of.
The phrase emphasizes restoring reputation: He spent years trying to clear his father's name.
You can also clear your own name: She demanded a public hearing to clear her name.
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- vindicationClearance of blame
- character witnessVouches for someone's nature
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
not guilty verdict · pardon · relief · reconciliation · validation · restitution · due process · burden of proof · alibi · appeal · peace of mind · closure · wrongful conviction · miscarriage of justice · evidence · advocacy · set the record straight · testimony