Acquitted

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪtɪd/

Acquitted (verb)

  1. To be declared not guilty of a crime by a judge or jury.

Examples

  • The defendant was acquitted of all charges in the trial.
  • The jury acquitted the man of all charges.

Common collocations: acquitted of charges, be acquitted, acquitted in court

Synonyms of Acquitted

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Acquitted

  • — refers to being found guilty in a court of law.
  • — refers to being formally accused of a crime.