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Antonyms · Question 177 of 250

Question 177

MediumOriginal question

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.

The judge ACQUITTED the accused for lack of evidence.

Options for question 177

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. To acquit is to declare not guilty. To convict is to declare guilty.

Worth noting

Freed is on the same side: an acquitted person is set free.

Concept
A word of the opposite meaning to "acquit"
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