Freisprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freisprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "acquit", "declare innocent" or "clear".

Essential properties of "freisprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: freisprechen
  • Simple past: sprach frei
  • Participle: freigesprochen

See full conjugation of freisprechen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "freisprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To acquit, declare innocent"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Richter hat den Angeklagten freigesprochen.The judge acquitted the defendant.
  2. Nach dem Prozess wurde sie freigesprochen.After the trial, she was acquitted.
  3. Er hofft, dass das Gericht ihn freisprechen wird.He hopes that the court will acquit him.

2.) "To release from obligation or promise"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wurde von seinem Versprechen freigesprochen.He was released from his promise.
  2. Sie hat ihn von der Verantwortung freigesprochen.She absolved him of responsibility.
  3. Der Vertragspartner wurde von der Pflicht freigesprochen.The contracting party was released from the obligation.
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