What are the opposite words for accusation?

An accusation is a verbal or written statement that accuses or blames someone of wrongdoing. The antonyms for the word "accusation" are acquittal, absolution, exoneration, vindication, and exculpation. Acquittal means a verdict of not guilty given by a judge or jury. Absolution is the forgiveness of wrongdoing, while exoneration refers to being cleared of blame or fault. Vindication means proving that someone is innocent, and exculpation means freeing someone from blame or fault. All these antonyms indicate the opposite of accusing someone or finding them guilty of wrongdoing. These words are often used in legal or ethical contexts to emphasize the absence of blame, culpability, or guilt.