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Synonyms of disculpate

10 similar words

Another word for disculpate is clear. Other synonyms of disculpate are vindicate, absolve, exculpate and exonerate.

Synonyms and similar words for disculpate

verbTo free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.

  • absolveTo pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
  • clearTo remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
  • exculpateTo clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.
  • assoilzie ScotlandFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
  • acquit
  • exonerateTo free (someone) from accusation or blame.
  • vindicateTo clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
  • acquittance obsoleteTo acquit.
  • assoil archaicFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
  • disculp rareTo disculpate.

Meaning of disculpate

  1. verb To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.

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Questions about synonyms of disculpate

What is another word for disculpate?
Disculpate has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clear, vindicate, absolve, exculpate and exonerate.
What does disculpate mean?
Disculpate means to free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.

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