exonerate vs exculpate

exonerate and exculpate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, exonerate and exculpate are synonyms defined as:

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

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