exculpate vs exonerate

exculpate and exonerate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exculpate	No	No	Yes	No
exonerate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, exculpate and exonerate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of exculpate include acquit, assoil, clear, discharge.

exculpate (verb)	exonerate (verb)
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges	pronounce not guilty of criminal charges