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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exculpate

excretory duct of seminal vesicle
excretory gland
excretory organ
excretory product
excruciate
excruciate
excruciated
excruciates
excruciating
excruciatingly
excruciation
excruciations
excubant
excubitorium
excudit
exculpate (current term)
exculpated
exculpates
exculpating
exculpation
exculpations
exculpatory
excurrent
excurrent
excurse
excursed
excurses
excursing
excursion
excursion

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