Definition of Exculpate

to clear of or free from guilt; exonerate

Examples of Exculpate in a sentence

Diane’s teenage son is constantly getting into some kind of mischief, but he knows how to charm his mother and exculpate himself. 🔊

The school officials spent the entire year gathering evidence in an effort to exculpate themselves from the charges brought against them in the cheating scandal. 🔊

Because the Breathalyzer test showed that his alcohol level was well over the legal limit, the driver of the car was not able to exculpate himself from responsibility for the accident. 🔊

Even though I was always able to exculpate myself from the accusations my boss made against me, I began to believe that he had a serious issue concerning my trustworthiness. 🔊

Marcia spoke up for her friend to exculpate her from blame in shoplifting a cashmere sweater when they were at the mall. 🔊

Although Bob’s explanation clarifies the reasoning behind why he didn’t complete the project, his excuse doesn’t exculpate him from responsibility for its failure. 🔊

The photographic evidence revealed by the security camera was essential to exculpate the suspect. 🔊

When something goes wrong in the government, it is usually up to our elected officials to exculpate themselves so that their constituents will continue to support them. 🔊

Because of the prevalence of malpractice litigation, physicians often have to work hard to exculpate themselves when a situation is beyond their control. 🔊

While fifteen minutes may not seem like such a long time, there is still absolutely no excuse in the world that can exculpate him from negligence for leaving his three-year-old alone in that hot car. 🔊

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