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excuse vs exculpation

exculpation vs excuse

excuse and exculpation both are nouns.

excuse is a verb but exculpation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excuse Yes No Yes No
exculpation Yes No No No
As nouns, excuse and exculpation are synonyms defined as:
  • excuse and exculpation: a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Other synonyms of excuse include alibi, self-justification.
excuse (noun) exculpation (noun)
a poor example the act of freeing from guilt or blame
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
a note explaining an absence
excuse (verb) exculpation (verb)
accept an excuse for
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
grant exemption or release to
ask for permission to be released from an engagement
Difference between excuse and exculpation

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