Select the option that is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word:

The culprit was sentenced by the court.

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acquitted

punished

relieved

pardoned

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acquitted - The word ‘acquitted’ refers to ‘free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty', so this has the exact opposite meaning to the given word. This is the antonym of ‘sentenced’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
punished - The word ‘punished’ refers to ‘inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘sentenced’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
relieved - The word ‘relieved’ refers to ‘no longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘sentenced’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
pardoned - The word ‘pardoned’ refers to ‘forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offence)’, so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘sentenced’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

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