Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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exculpation | Yes | No | No | No |
vindication | Yes | No | No | No |
exculpation (noun) | vindication (noun) |
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the act of freeing from guilt or blame | the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. |
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | the justification for some act or belief |