acquitted

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English

Definitions

verb

To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.“The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.”
To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.“The orator acquitted himself very poorly.”

adjective

Having been acquitted; having gone through a trial that resulted in something other than a guilty verdict.

Related words

Synonyms

absolve clear exculpate exonerate not guilty clean-handed innocent guiltless acquittal due paid patented accomplished done completed clearing honoured paid-up

Antonyms

condemn convict

Associated

retrial manslaughter charges verdict perjury convicted wrongdoing insanity jury trial prosecution

Rhymes

committed permitted pitted omitted uncommitted knitted emitted transmitted admitted witted

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