ex·cul·pate (
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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.
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Verb
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exculpate – pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; “The suspect was cleared of the murder charges”
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
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