Definitions
- Referring to a legal decision where a defendant is found not guilty of a crime. - Describing a situation where someone is cleared of blame or responsibility for an action. - Talking about a person's behavior or attitude towards a situation that shows they are innocent or not guilty.
- Referring to a legal decision where a defendant is found not guilty of a crime. - Describing a situation where someone is cleared of blame or responsibility for an action. - Talking about a person's behavior or attitude towards a situation that shows they are innocent or not guilty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to being cleared of blame or responsibility.
- 2Both words can be used in a legal context.
- 3Both words imply innocence or not being guilty.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or attitude towards a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Acquit is more commonly used in legal contexts, while exonerate can be used in both legal and non-legal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Exonerate implies a stronger sense of complete innocence or proof of innocence, while acquit simply means not guilty.
- 3Focus: Acquit focuses on the legal decision or verdict, while exonerate focuses on the evidence or proof of innocence.
- 4Connotation: Exonerate has a more positive connotation, implying a complete clearing of one's name, while acquit can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Acquit and exonerate are synonyms that both refer to being cleared of blame or responsibility for an action. However, exonerate implies a stronger sense of complete innocence or proof of innocence, while acquit simply means not guilty. Additionally, acquit is more commonly used in legal contexts, while exonerate can be used in both legal and non-legal contexts.
