acquitted

[uh-kwit-id] / əˈkwɪt ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

pardoned

Synonyms

STRONG

discharged excused exonerated freed manumitted released reprieved

WEAK

let off

Antonyms

WEAK

accused condemned convicted

ADJECTIVE

refunded

Synonyms

STRONG

discharged paid reimbursed repaid

Example Sentences

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Price was acquitted, leading directly to a new law allowing cremation in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Following his trial in 2001 at Norwich Crown Court, he was acquitted by the jury.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Jurors had a good laugh, Dunn recalled, and acquitted him, but the case was costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Samane also was acquitted of the stalking charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Mumler was later tried for fraud and acquitted.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock