'acquit' definitions:

Definition of 'acquit'

verb

Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" [syn: acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate] [ant: convict]

verb

Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" [syn: behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry]

Synonyms of 'acquit'

From: Moby Thesaurus

absolve,
amnesty,
bear,
carry,
clear,
comport,
conduct,
convict,
decontaminate,
demean,
deport,
destigmatize,
discharge,
dismiss,
dispense from,
exculpate,
excuse,
exempt,
exempt from,
exonerate,
forgive,
free,
give absolution,
go on,
grant amnesty to,
grant immunity,
grant remission,
justify,
let go,
let off,
liberate,
nonpros,
pardon,
pass sentence,
penalize,
purge,
quash the charge,
quit,
release,
remit,
set free,
shrive,
vindicate,
whitewash,
withdraw the charge

Words containing 'acquit'

acquitted