exculpates

verb

Definition of exculpatesnext
present tense third-person singular of exculpate
as in acquits
to free from a charge of wrongdoing I will present evidence that will exculpate my client

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  1. acquits
  2. exonerates
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  • To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of acquits
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  • And if the investigation exonerates Ballmer, will fans accept that outcome?
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of exonerates
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