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Definition of Exculpate
1. Verb. Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. "They want to exculpate the prisoners "; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
Exact synonyms: Acquit, Assoil, Clear, Discharge, Exonerate
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Vindicate, Whitewash, Purge
Generic synonyms: Judge, Label, Pronounce
Derivative terms: Acquittal, Clear, Clearing, Exculpation, Exculpatory, Exoneration, Exoneration, Exonerative
Antonyms: Convict
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Vindicate, Whitewash, Purge
Generic synonyms: Judge, Label, Pronounce
Derivative terms: Acquittal, Clear, Clearing, Exculpation, Exculpatory, Exoneration, Exoneration, Exonerative
Antonyms: Convict
Definition of Exculpate
1. v. t. To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
Definition of Exculpate
1. [v -PATED, -PATING, -PATES]