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exculpate
(redirected from exculpating)

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ex·cul·pate  (kskl-pt, k-skl-)
tr.v. ex·cul·pat·ed, ex·cul·pat·ing, ex·cul·pates
To clear of guilt or blame.
[Medieval Latin exculpre, exculpt- : Latin ex-, ex- + Latin culpa, guilt.]
ex·culpa·ble (k-sklp-bl) adj.
excul·pation n.
exculpate
Verb
[-pating, -pated] to free from blame or guilt [Latin ex from + culpa fault]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.exculpateexculpate - pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
acquit, assoil, exonerate, discharge, clear
vindicate - clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
whitewash - exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
purge - clear of a charge
pronounce, label, judge - pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here"


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