Found 2 items, similar to Exculpating.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: exculpate
exculpate
v : pronounce not guilty of criminal charges;
“The suspect was
cleared of the murder charges” [syn:
acquit,
assoil,
clear,
discharge,
exonerate] [ant:
convict]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Exculpating
Exculpate
\Ex*cul"pate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Exculpated, p.
pr. & vb. n..
Exculpating (?).] [L. ex out + culpatus, p.
p. of culpare to find fault with, to blame, culpa fault. See
Culpable.]
To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be
guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
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He exculpated himself from being the author of the
heroic epistle. --Mason.
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I exculpate him further for his writing against me.
--Milman.
Syn: To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate;
justify.
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