exculpate

Meanings

Verb

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin exculpātus, perfect passive participle of exculpō, from Latin ex culpa, from ex- (“out, from”) + culpa (“fault; blame”).

Synonyms

absolve, acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, disculpate, exonerate, pardon

Antonyms

blame, condemn, convict, incriminate, inculpate, indict

Scrabble Score: 20

exculpate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
exculpate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exculpate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

exculpate is a valid Words With Friends word