exculpate Synonyms

acquit absolve exonerate clear pardon vindicate excuse disculpate discharge assoil justify release reprieve remit shrive relieve spare warrant whitewash free from blame find not guilty find innocent declare innocent let someone off the hook let off the hook decontaminate let go to exonerate rehabilitate rationalize aerify amnesty cleared condone defend dismiss exempt exonerated exonerating explain extenuate forgive free liberate palliate purge purify acquitted