Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of - exonerate?

It was difficult to convict him of the falsity of his beliefs.

convict

The antonym of "exonerate" in the given sentence is Option 2: convict.

The sentence "It was difficult to convict him of the falsity of his beliefs" suggests that the person in question was not found guilty or convicted of holding false beliefs. In this context, "exonerate" means to clear someone of blame or wrongdoing, while "convict" means to find someone guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Option 1: Falsity - This word is not the antonym of "exonerate" as it refers to the quality of being false or untrue, not the act of finding someone guilty or not guilty.

Option 2: Convict - This word is the antonym of "exonerate" as it means to find someone guilty or to convict them.

Option 3: Beliefs - This word is not the antonym of "exonerate" as it refers to the person's convictions or opinions, not the act of finding someone guilty or not guilty.

Option 4: Difficult - This word is not the antonym of "exonerate" as it describes the level of challenge or difficulty, not the act of finding someone guilty or not guilty.