Synonyms of exculpatory
6 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for exculpatory is disculpatory. Other synonyms of exculpatory are exonerative, vindicatory and absolutory. The opposite of exculpatory is nonexculpatory.
Synonyms and similar words for exculpatory
adjectiveTending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
- disculpatoryExculpatory.
- exonerativeExonerating; tending to exonerate.
- vindicatoryPromoting or producing vindication.
- absolvingAbsolution.
- absolutoryServing to absolve; absolving; giving absolution.
- absolutionary rareAbsolutory; of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution.
Opposite of exculpatory
adjectiveTending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
- criminativeCharging with crime; accusing; criminatory.
- criminatoryRelating to, or involving, crimination; accusatory.
- incriminatingCausing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing.
- incriminatoryThat incriminates.
- inculpatoryThat causes someone to be blamed for something.
- nonexculpatoryNot exculpatory.
- damningCondemning; (often) sufficient to defeat a political or commercial rival.
Meaning of exculpatory
- adjective Tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
Questions about synonyms of exculpatory
- What is another word for exculpatory?
- Exculpatory has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disculpatory, exonerative, vindicatory and absolutory.
- What is the opposite of exculpatory?
- The opposite of exculpatory is nonexculpatory. Other antonyms of exculpatory are damning and incriminating.
- What does exculpatory mean?
- Exculpatory means tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
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