Synonyms for

Acquitted

Verb / ʌˈkwɪtɪd / Another word for acquitted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to declare someone not guilty of a crime

Synonyms & similar words

exonerate deport comport acquit exculpate clear bear convict notguilty assoil carry conduct discharge behave exonerate absolve clear vindicate release liberate discharge dismiss free pardon forgive relieve spare excuse justify defend protect save redeem

Synonyms by register

Formal

exonerated absolved cleared vindicated

Informal

let off given a clean bill of health off the hook

Literary

absolved of blame freed from accusation

Antonyms

convicted found guilty sentenced condemned implicated charged accused

Common collocations

  • acquitted of all charges
  • acquitted by a jury
  • acquitted of murder
  • acquitted on all counts
  • acquitted of the crime
  • acquitted of theft

Word family

noun acquittal
verb acquit
adjective acquitted

Usage note

This word is primarily used in a legal context to describe a formal finding of not guilty. It should not be used in general conversation to mean simply 'let off the hook' unless the context is clearly humorous or ironic.

Example sentences

  1. The judge acquitted the accused due to lack of evidence.
  2. He was acquitted of all charges after a long trial.
  3. The jury's verdict was to acquit the defendant of the crime.
  4. She was acquitted of the charges and set free.
  5. The defendant's lawyer was able to acquit him by proving his innocence.

Quotes

  • I'd rather be acquitted by twelve than carried by six.
  • It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.
  • Being acquitted does not necessarily mean you're innocent.

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