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Pronounced as Ex (emphasized) + Kull (from Skull) + Pate {Listen to it here}
It comes from Latin Exculpare meaning to remove from blame based on Latin Culpa meaning blame, the root of Culpable.
Useful synonyms – Absolve, exonerate, acquit, vindicate
Situational Uses:
- The witness’s account was crucial in exculpating the accused for his alleged crime.
- We often rationalize to exculpate ourselves of our own guilt.
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