exculpate

Meaning

To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.

Opposite of

blame, condemn, incriminate, inculpate, indict

Synonyms

exonerate

acquit

clear

absolve

assoil

condone

discharge

excuse

forgive

pardon

grant forgiveness

let off

liberated

assoilzie

apologize

relent

remit

set free

affranchise

Translations

exculpar

discolpare

entschuldigen

assolvere

acquitter

💸

αθωώνω

disculpar

verontschuldigen

verschonen

freisprechen

exonérer

scolpare

inocentar

suçsuz çıkarmak

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛkskəlpeɪt/

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).