rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush; cleared land; cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris; a cleared passage through the underbrush; played poker on the cleared dining room table'

freed from any question of guilt; is absolved from all blame; was now clear of the charge of cowardice; his official honor is vindicated

[ Syn: absolved , clear , exculpated , exonerated , vindicated ]