#452 exculpate

exculpate- to free from blame or guilt; vindicate or exonerate

C17 from Medieval Latin exculpare, from Latin ex+ culpare to blame, from culpa fault, blame

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Many people found a way to exculpate and excuse the fashion designer because he was under stress of his fashion show.

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