Acquit and Charge

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Acquit verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Usage example: acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime

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Charge is an antonym for acquit in topics: clear, announce removal of blame.

Nearby Words: acquittal, acquitted, acquitting

Charge verb - To make a claim of wrongdoing against.

Usage example: he has not yet been charged with any crime

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Acquit is an antonym for charge in accuse topic.

Nearby Words: charged, charging, chargeable, charger

acquit people

charge people

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