Exculpate – Prove somebody innocent

Submitted by WeboWord on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 18:59




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Exculpate - To free somebody from guilt

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Pronounced as Ex (emphasized) + Kull (from Skull) + Pate {Listen to it here}

It comes from Latin Exculpare meaning to remove from blame based on Latin Culpa meaning blame, the root of Culpable.

Useful synonyms – Absolve, exonerate, acquit, vindicate

Situational Uses:

  • The witness’s account was crucial in exculpating the accused for his alleged crime.
  • We often rationalize to exculpate ourselves of our own guilt.

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Exculpate Prove somebody innocent


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