Synonyms of acquittals

acquittals

noun

plural of acquittal

as in pardons

a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pardons
• clearings
• exonerations
• vindications
• exculpations
• absolutions
• remissions
• expiations
• atonements
• condonations
• whitewashes
• compurgations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convictions
• indictments
• accusations
• prosecutions
• impeachments
• arraignments
• denunciations
• condemnations
• incriminations
• censures
• castigations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquittals

According to Ghaemi, the IRGC’s intelligence agency has consolidated control over interrogations, detention centers, judges, and prosecutors, and the proof is in the lack of acquittals. — Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

However, many cases where charges were brought against activists have been dismissed or resulted in acquittals. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 10 June 2026

The new indictments come as legal teams for both Jones and Dowling are in the process of seeking acquittals from Summit County Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross after evidence presented at a six-week trial in Akron failed in March to lead to unanimity among jurors, who deliberated for nine days. — CBS News, 7 June 2026

But in other court districts where cases are further along, many have been tossed by judges or resulted in acquittals. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026

Six have gone to trial, including five for assault on a federal officer, and all have resulted in acquittals. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Eighteen of those cases were dismissed and two ended in acquittals. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2025

Though Combs’ defense argued that his acquittals on the most serious charges precluded the court from considering the women’s claims of coercion, Judge Arun Subramanian said the women’s claims of violence and exploitation were major factors in the prison sentence of four years and two months. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025

Two of the cases that went to trial resulted in acquittals, including one that took place in the Eastern District of Virginia. — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025