exculpate[verb]Synonyms: absolve, acquit, clear, discharge, excuse, exonerate, pardon, vindicate 
Antonyms: inculpate
Contrasted words: blame, censure, denounce, reprehend, reprobate, incriminate, accuse, charge, arraign, indict, impeach, convict
Related Idioms: clear the (
or one's) record, wipe the slate clean
Related Words: explain, 
justify, 
rationalize, 
condone, 
excuse, 
forgive, 
pardon, 
remit, 
amnesty, 
free, 
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