acquit

acquit

verb

Definition of ACQUIT

1

to free from a charge of wrongdoing <acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime>

Synonyms absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Related Words atone (for), expiate; discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden; condone, excuse, whitewash; forgive, pardon, remit; avenge, redress, revenge

Near Antonyms accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict; convict

Antonyms criminate, incriminate

2

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way <the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle>

Synonyms acquit, bear, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit

Related Words check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain; moderate, modulate, temper; act, impersonate, play

Near Antonyms act up, carry on, cut up, misbehave, misconduct