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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q33

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The court absolved the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. accused.

  • "Absolved" means to declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or responsibility, particularly in a legal context.

  • The opposite of absolving someone of charges is to find them guilty or convicted of those charges.

  • Therefore, "accused" is the suitable antonym for "absolved" in this context, as it represents the opposite outcome of the legal process.