Antonym of ACQUIT

The correct answer is: B. blame

To acquit someone means to declare them not guilty of a crime. The opposite of this is to blame someone, which means to hold them responsible for something wrong that they have done.

The other options are not antonyms of acquit. To confirm something means to state that it is true or correct. To punish someone means to inflict pain or suffering on them as a punishment for a crime or wrongdoing. To indict someone means to formally accuse them of a crime.

Here are some examples of how the word “acquit” can be used in a sentence:

• The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
• The judge acquitted the defendant on the grounds of self-defense.
• The police officer acquitted the driver of any wrongdoing.

Here are some examples of how the word “blame” can be used in a sentence:

• The parents blamed their son for the damage to the car.
• The teacher blamed the student for not doing their homework.
• The coach blamed the team for losing the game.