Question

Choose the antonym of the word given below:
Acquit
a. Freedom
b. Forgive
c. Condemn
d. Convict

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are opposite words. In this case, we must find a word whose meaning is completely different than that of ‘acquit’.

Complete step-by-step answer:

As we have seen before, antonyms are also known as opposite words. Anything that is opposite differs in its meaning completely from the given word. If the word is finite, its opposite would be a word that means endless in space i.e., infinite. Similarly, if the word is respect, its opposite would be a word that implies a lack of respect or courtesy i.e. disrespect.
In the given question, the word is ‘acquit’. It is a verb that is derived from the Latin word ‘acquitare’. To acquit means to free someone from a criminal charge. It is used in the context of judicial proceedings. Now, that we know what the word means, we must find a word whose meaning is the opposite of ‘acquit’. Logically, this means that we have to find a word whose meaning is to clear someone of a criminal charge. Out of all the given options, the word convict, which means, to declare someone guilty of a criminal offence, is the correct match of this opposite meaning. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

Note: This is a simple question with a straightforward answer. If a student has a vague idea of the meanings of the options, he/she may struggle with selecting an answer. Hence, it is important that the students know the meanings of all the words listed in their lessons and that they learn their respective antonyms.