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inculpate

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Synonyms & Antonyms of inculpate

as in inform (against), report

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for inculpate

frame,
implicate,
inform (against),
name,
report

prosecute,
sue,
try

recriminate,
retaliate

appeal,
arraign,
book,
cite,
summon

chide,
rebuke,
reprove,
tax

blame,
call (on),
castigate,
censure,
condemn,
criticize,
damn,
denounce,
fault,
impugn,
reproach,
reprobate

accuse,
charge,
criminate,
defame
[archaic],
impeach,
incriminate,
indict

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for inculpate

absolve,
acquit,
clear,
exculpate,
exonerate,
vindicate

advocate,
champion,
defend

excuse,
forgive,
justify,
pardon,
remit,
shrive

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