acquittal

The word “acquittal” has 3 syllables: ac-quit-tal

It's pronounced as /əˈkwɪtl/

What is synonym and antonym for acquittal?

In the thesaurus, “acquittal” has 29 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acquittal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for acquittal

absolution
acquitting
amnesty
atonement
clearance
clearing
compurgation
condonation
deliverance
discharge
discharging
dismissal
dismissing
exculpation
exemption
exoneration
expiation
forgiveness
freeing
letting off
liberation
pardon
release
releasing
relief from
remission
reprieve
vindication
whitewash

Antonyms for acquittal

accusation
arraignment
blame
castigation
censure
condemnation
conviction
denunciation
doom
employment
hiring
hold
impeachment
incrimination
indictment
prosecution
retention
sentence

Meanings of acquittal

noun
1. The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
2. A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.
3. Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
4. The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
5. Avoidance of danger; deliverance.

Example Sentences

The judge announced the acquittal of the defendant after the jury deliberated.
His lawyer celebrated the acquittal, stating that justice had been served.
The acquittal came as a surprise to many, given the serious charges against him.
The acquittal of the accused led to protests from the victim's family.
She received an acquittal after new evidence proved her innocence.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acquittal, such as: absolution, accusation, acquitting, amnesty, arraignment, atonement, blame.

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