Synonyms of acquit

10 similar words · 15 opposite words

Another word for acquit is clear. Other synonyms of acquit are vindicate, absolve, exculpate and exonerate. The opposite of acquit is condemn.

Synonyms and similar words for acquit

absolveTo pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
clearTo remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
exculpateTo clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.
exonerateTo free (someone) from accusation or blame.

assoilzie ScotlandFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
disculpateTo free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.
vindicateTo clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
acquittance obsoleteTo acquit.
assoil archaicFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
disculp rareTo disculpate.

verb To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
verb To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
verb To discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.

What is another word for acquit?: Acquit has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clear, vindicate, absolve, exculpate and exonerate.
What is the opposite of acquit?: The opposite of acquit is condemn. Other antonyms of acquit are damn, sentence and charge.
What does acquit mean?: Acquit means to declare or find innocent or not guilty.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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