Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Exculpatory

//ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tɹi// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.

    "[I]t remains only to examine the Relevancy of the two general exculpatory Defences pled for the Pannells."

Adjective
  1. 1
    clearing of guilt or blame wordnet

Etymology

From exculpate + -ory (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘of or pertaining to, serving for’). Exculpate is derived from Medieval Latin exculpātus and Latin exculptus, the perfect passive participle of exculpō, from ex- (prefix meaning ‘out, away’) + culpa (“defect, fault; crime”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷelp-).

See also for "exculpatory"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: exculpatory