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exculpate

verb

/ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

absolve, acquit, vindicate, exonerate

accuse, blame, convict

exculpate someone, attempt to exculpate, evidence exculpates

to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

to have clothing or accessories on one's body