Exculpation and Incrimination

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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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Incrimination is an antonym for exculpation.

Incrimination noun - An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed.

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Exculpation is an antonym for incrimination.

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