Exculpate

['ekskʌlpeɪt]

Definition

(v. t.) To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Absolve, exonerate, acquit, clear, excuse, pardon, justify, vindicate, set right, apologize for, make allowance for, put in a good word for.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Defend, vindicate, exonerate, acquit, release

ANT:Charge, inculpate, Implicate

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Definition

v.t. to clear from the charge of a fault or crime: to absolve: to vindicate.—n. Exculpā′tion.—adj. Excul′patory tending to free from the charge of fault or crime.

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