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Thesaurus: exculpate

To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.

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  1. v. t. To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
  2. v. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  3. To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit. He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. Mason. I exculpate him further for his writing against me. Milman. Syn. -- To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate; justify.
  4. To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless;to relieve of blame; to acquit.He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle.Mason.I exculpate him further for his writing against me. Milman.
  5. v:100 v pronounce not guilty of criminal charges