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Definition of Acquit
1. Verb. Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. "They want to acquit the prisoners "; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Vindicate, Whitewash, Purge
Generic synonyms: Judge, Label, Pronounce
Derivative terms: Acquittal, Clear, Clearing, Exculpation, Exculpatory, Exoneration, Exoneration, Exonerative
Antonyms: Convict
2. Verb. Behave in a certain manner. "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
Generic synonyms: Bear, Carry, Hold, Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Fluster, Assert, Put Forward, Deal, Walk Around, Pose, Posture
Derivative terms: Bearing, Comportment, Conduct, Conduct, Deportment
Definition of Acquit
1. p. p. Acquitted; set free; rid of.
2. v. t. To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite.
Definition of Acquit
1. Verb. To declare or find not guilty; innocent. ¹
2. Verb. (context: followed by “of”, formerly by “from”) To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge. ¹
3. Verb. (obsolete rare) To pay for; to atone for ¹
4. Verb. To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite, to fulfill. ¹
5. Verb. (reflexive) To clear one’s self. ¹
6. Verb. (reflexive) To bear or conduct one’s self; to perform one’s part. ¹
7. Verb. (obsolete) To release, set free, rescue. ¹
8. Verb. (archaic) Past participle of '''acquit''', set free, rid of. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acquit
1. to free or clear from a charge of fault or crime [v -QUITTED, -QUITTING, -QUITS]
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