English Explanatory Dictionary

exculpate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛkskəlpeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-exculpate.wav

Word forms

exculpate exculpates exculpating exculpated

Etymology

From Medieval Latin exculpātus, perfect passive participle of exculpō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ex- (“out, from”) + culpa (“fault; blame”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

absolve acquit disculpate exonerate pardon acquittance assoil assoilzie clear disculp exculpate vindicate

Antonyms

blame condemn incriminate inculpate indict accuse atwite bumble challenge cop out decry defame denounce fault finger lay at someone's door lay on lay something at the feet of patronize point the bone put it to put the blame on shend twit wite accriminate appeach arraign becry charge criminate have up

Related words

culpable culpate culprit disculp exculpation exculpatory inculpate mea culpa

Derived words

unexculpated
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