Accusation and Exculpation

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Accusation noun - An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence.

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Exculpation is an antonym for accusation in fault topic.

Nearby Words: accuse, accused, accusing, accuser, accusatory

Exculpation noun - A setting free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Usage example: evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant

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Accusation is an antonym for exculpation.

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