Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges.

synonyms: acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exonerate.

Roget 970: acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil^†; discharge, release; liberate etc. 750.    reprieve, respite; pardon etc. (forgive) 918; let off, let off scot-free.    drop the charges.    plea bargain, strike a deal.    no-cause (in civil suits); get no-caused ... show more

Dutch: zuiveren, ontheffen, vrijspreken, vrijpleiten