self-exculpation
noun
self-ex·cul·pa·tion
ˌself-ˌek-(ˌ)skəl-ˈpā-shən 
: the act or an instance of exculpating oneself : the act or an instance of clearing oneself from alleged fault or guilt
As always in these cases, the attempt at self-exculpation only makes the guilty party look even worse.—
Richard Evans
Richard Evans
self-exculpating
ˌself-ˌˈek-(ˌ)skəl-ˌpā-tiŋ
adjective
(ˌ)ek-ˈskəl-
a self-exculpating account of the incident
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“Self-exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exculpation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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