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exculpate
Synonyms and Antonyms of exculpate
to free from a charge of wrongdoing I will present evidence that will exculpate my client Synonyms absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate Related Words atone (for), expiate; discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden; condone, excuse, whitewash; forgive, pardon, remit; avenge, redress, revenge Near Antonyms accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict; convict Antonyms criminate, incriminate
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