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acquit vs convict
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquitverb/əˈkwɪt/ | Meaning to decide in a court that someone is not guilty of a crime | Goes with acquit someone of | Example She was acquitted of all charges due to a lack of evidence. |
| convictverb/kənˈvɪkt/ | Meaning to officially decide in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime | Goes with convicted of | Example He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison. |
Which word fits?
1 of 5Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Offenders who were previously face longer sentences.