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adjective in·cul·pa·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈkəl-pə-bəl\

Definition of inculpable

  1. :  free from guilt :  blameless

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Examples of inculpable in a Sentence

  1. you may not have started the ugly rumor, but you helped to spread it, so you're hardly inculpable

First Known Use of inculpable

15th century

inculpable Synonyms

Synonyms
blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, innocent, irreproachable, lily-white
Antonyms
guilty
Related Words
absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated; ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous
Near Antonyms
blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable; accused, impeached, indicted; condemned, convicted; hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

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