What does disculpate mean?
Disculpate means (transitive) To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate..
Disculpate
[ˈdɪskʌɫpeɪt] · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate..
Example Sentences
He […] endeavoured to disculpate the youth, and left no method untried to soften the tyrant's rage.
Synonyms for disculpate
Antonyms for disculpate
Related Words
Word Forms
- disculpates
- disculpating
- disculpated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disculpate?
Common synonyms include absolve, clear, exculpate, acquittance.
What is the opposite of disculpate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use disculpate in a sentence?
He […] endeavoured to disculpate the youth, and left no method untried to soften the tyrant's rage.
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