1. oblivion Acquittal is a release from a charge, after trial, as not guilty. Pardon is a removal of penalty from one who has been adjudged guilty. Acquittal is by the decision of a court, commonly of a ju Synonyms: pardon, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, oblivion, acquittal, forbearance, mercy, remission Antonyms: penalty, punishment, retaliation, retribution, vengeance