unacquit

/ˌʌnˈæk.wɪt, ˌʌnˈæk.ʊt/

Definitions

1. verb

to fail to acquit or clear from a charge or suspicion

“The court’s decision was seen as a failure to unacquit the accused of all charges.”

2. noun

the act of failing to acquit or clear from a charge or suspicion

“The unacquit of the defendant was a major setback in the trial.”

Synonyms

  • acquittal
  • exoneration

Antonyms

  • condemnation
  • conviction