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 acquit acquit /əˈkwɪt/

verb

  1. () Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges  ( assoil [Archaic] , clear , exculpate , acquit , discharge , exonerate )
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
     The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
    The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
  2. Behave in a certain manner  ( acquit , bear , comport , behave , carry , conduct , deport )
    behave in a certain manner
     She carried herself well
    She carried herself well
     He bore himself with dignity
    he bore himself with dignity
     They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times