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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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

In 2024, the court convicted 45 people and acquitted two.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Rajwani, Rogers and Devlin were acquitted of violent disorder.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The other two were acquitted of all charges.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell