clear name

clear someone's name

to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or misdeed. (See also clear someone of something.) I was accused of theft, but the real thief confessed and I cleared my name.

See also: clear, name

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clear somebody's name

to prove that someone is not guilty of something He was convicted of drug-smuggling four years ago and has been trying to clear his name ever since.

See also: clear, name

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clear your name

to prove you are not guilty of something Mitch said the charges were completely untrue and promised he would clear his name.

See also: clear, name