exculpate

• vt. 开脱；使无罪

ex-, 向外。-culp, 罪责，词源同culpable, inculpate.

exculpate (v.)

"to clear from suspicion of wrong or guilt," 1650s, from Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex culpa, from ex "from" (see ex-) + culpa ablative of culpa "blame, fault." Related: Exculpated; exculpating.

1. He exculpate himself from stealing the money.

他自行辩白没有偷钱.

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2. He exculpate himself from a charge of theft.

他辩白自己无盗窃嫌疑.

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1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges;

"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

He exculpate himself from a charge of theft.

他辩白自己无盗窃嫌疑.

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