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acquittal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of acquittal

a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing

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

clearing, exculpation, exoneration, vindication
Words Related to acquittal

absolution, condonation, forgiveness, pardon, remission

atonement, expiation

compurgation

whitewash
Near Antonyms of acquittal

accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment

prosecution

castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation
Antonyms of acquittal

conviction

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