Question 177
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The judge ACQUITTED the accused for lack of evidence.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
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"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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