Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He was acquitted of all the charges in the court today.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Convicted.
When someone is acquitted, it means they are found not guilty of a crime. The opposite of being found not guilty is being found guilty, which is represented by "convicted."
Below is meaning of each option:
Confirmed: This doesn't directly relate to the legal context of the sentence.
Discharged: While it can be used in a legal context, it doesn't directly oppose "acquitted" as it implies release without addressing guilt or innocence.
Praised: This doesn't directly relate to the legal context of the sentence.