Correct Option: C

convict (Verb) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
exonerate (Verb) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for; acquit
admit (Verb) : to accept truth; to confess; to allow
release (Verb) : to set somebody/ something free; to let go; to let loose
reject (Verb) : to refuse to accept; to decide not to use, sell, publish etc.