disculpate Meaning & Definition
[ˈdɪskʌɫpeɪt]
What Does Disculpate Mean?
Disculpate is a verb that means To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.
Disculpate at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪskʌɫpeɪt/ |
| Verb forms | disculpates, disculpating, disculpated |
Disculpate Definition (Verb)
- To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.
Synonyms of Disculpate
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Disculpate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
disculpate (third-person singular simple present disculpates, present participle disculpating, simple past and past participle disculpated)
Origin of Disculpate
Borrowed from Medieval Latin disculpātus, perfect passive participle of disculpō (“to disculpate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from dis- (“off”, denoting the ending of an action) + culpō (“to blame”), from culpa (“fault”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of disculp.