Definition of
exculpate has definitions from the field of criminal law
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[ verb ] (criminal law) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Synonyms

acquit exonerate discharge clear assoil

Examples

"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

Related terms

convict pronounce purge vindicate whitewash exoneration clear clearing judge

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Rhymes with

syncopate pate spate dissipate constipate extirpate emancipate anticipate participate

Phonetic and Homophones

EH2 K S K AH1 L P EY0 T

Similar Spelling

exculpated exculpatory exculpation

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