exculpation

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈek-(ˌ)skəl-ˌpāt, (ˌ)ek-ˈ\
- /ˌek.skʌl.ˈpeɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-(ˌ)skəl-ˌpāt, (ˌ)ek-ˈ\

Definition of exculpation word

noun exculpation The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse. 1

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Parts of speech for Exculpation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Exculpation

exculpation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for exculpation

noun exculpation

acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.
discharge — to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.
pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
clearing — A clearing is a small area in a forest where there are no trees or bushes.
acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc

All 6 Synonyms of exculpation

Antonyms for exculpation

noun exculpation

arraignment — Arraignment is when someone is brought before a court of law to answer a particular charge.
blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
conviction — a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc

All 3 Antonyms of exculpation

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