Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were _____.

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were _____.

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The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were exonerated. The word "exonerated" means to be declared not guilty or released from blame. In this context, since the son confessed his guilt, it means that the others were also declared not guilty or released from any blame.