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exculpate vs purge

purge vs exculpate

exculpate is not a noun while purge is a noun.

exculpate and purge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exculpate No No Yes No
purge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purge is a hyponym of exculpate; that is, purge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exculpate:
  • exculpate: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  • purge: clear of a charge
Other hyponyms of exculpate include vindicate, whitewash.
exculpate (noun) purge (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
exculpate (verb) purge (verb)
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rid of impurities
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make pure or free from sin or guilt
clear of a charge
oust politically
Difference between exculpate and purge

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