transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈek-(ˌ)skəl-ˌpāt, (ˌ)ek-ˈ ]
transitive verb
( -pat·ed ; -pat·ing )
Etymology: Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex- + culpa blame
Date: circa 1681
: to clear from alleged fault or guilt
• ex·cul·pa·tion ˌek-(ˌ)skəl-ˈpā-shən noun
Synonyms:
exculpate , absolve , exonerate , acquit , vindicate mean to free from a charge. exculpate implies a clearing from blame or fault often in a matter of small importance
exculpating himself from the charge of overenthusiasm
absolve implies a release either from an obligation that binds the conscience or from the consequences of disobeying the law or committing a sin
cannot be absolved of blame
exonerate implies a complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any attendant suspicion of blame or guilt
exonerated by the investigation
acquit implies a formal decision in one's favor with respect to a definite charge
voted to acquit the defendant
vindicate may refer to things as well as persons that have been subjected to critical attack or imputation of guilt, weakness, or folly, and implies a clearing effected by proving the unfairness of such criticism or blame
her judgment was vindicated