SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 169

SSC CPO - 12 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q169

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word "Acquitted".

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Acquitted: This means to be officially declared not guilty of a crime after a trial.

Convicted (Correct Antonym): This means to be officially declared guilty of a crime by a judge or jury.

Pardoned: This means to be forgiven for a crime. Usually, a pardon is given to someone who was already convicted or admitted guilt.

Exempted: This means to be free from an obligation or requirement (e.g., exempted from taxes).

Liberated:  being set free from imprisonment or oppression.