
Exculpate
Legal Context
Used mainly in legal situations to discuss innocence.

The new testimony could exculpate the suspect.
Not Just Courts
Although legal, it's also used in everyday situations to stress innocence.

She provided an alibi to exculpate herself from the accusation.
Formal Tone
It's a formal word, suitable for serious discussions or writings.

In his article, he attempts to exculpate the politician.
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AbsolveAcquitClearExcuseExonerateJustifyReleaseVindicate
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