v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Exculpated p. pr. & vb. n.. Exculpating (&unr_;). ] [ L. ex out + culpatus, p. p. of culpare to find fault with, to blame, culpa fault. See Culpable. ] To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit. [ 1913 Webster ] He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. Mason. [ 1913 Webster ] I exculpate him further for his writing against me. Milman. Syn. -- To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate; justify. [ 1913 Webster ] |