Exculpate

v. t.

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To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit. [imp. & p. p. Exculpated p. pr. & vb. n.. Exculpating ( ).] He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. - Mason. I exculpate him further for his writing against me. - Milman.

Verb

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exculpate - pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" Synonyms: acquit, assoil, exonerate, discharge, clear

absolve, account for, acquit, amnesty, clear, condone, cry sour grapes, decontaminate, destigmatize, discharge, dismiss, dispense from, do justice to, excuse, exempt, exempt from, exonerate, explain, forgive, free, give absolution, grant amnesty to, grant forgiveness, grant immunity, grant remission, justify, let go, let off, nonpros, pardon, purge, quash the charge, rationalize, rehabilitate, reinstate, release, remit, restore, set free, shrive, spare, vindicate, warrant, whitewash, withdraw the charge