Synonyms of acquittal

acquittal

noun

ə-ˈkwi-tᵊl 

as in pardon

a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing

confidently predicted that his client's trial would result in a full acquittal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pardon
• forgiveness
• clearing
• exoneration
• vindication
• exculpation
• absolution
• remission
• condonation
• atonement
• expiation
• compurgation
• whitewash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conviction
• indictment
• prosecution
• impeachment
• accusation
• incrimination
• arraignment
• condemnation
• denunciation
• censure
• castigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquittal

But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral, and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Le Pen is looking for an acquittal In what would be the best-case scenario for Le Pen, the appeals court could clear her of all charges. — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

The 12-person federal jury’s acquittal on Tuesday spared Yener of potentially decades in prison if he had been convicted of the main explosive charge. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Associate Judge Andi Saputra, who offered the sole dissenting opinion in the decision and called for acquittal, said the case offered no proof of malicious intent, wrongdoing or any indication of a conflict of interest. — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026