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acquit
[uh-kwit]
verb (used with object)
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty.
They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
Antonyms: convictto release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
Synonyms: freeto settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
to bear or conduct (oneself); behave.
He acquitted himself well in battle.
to free or clear (oneself).
He acquitted himself of suspicion.
acquit
/ əˈkwɪt /
verb
(foll by of)
to free or release (from a charge of crime)
to pronounce not guilty
(foll by of) to free or relieve (from an obligation, duty, responsibility, etc)
to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation)
to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself)
Other Word Forms
- acquitter noun
- preacquit verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of acquit1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She said that while three defendants were acquitted by the appeals court, it had increased others' sentences.
"The defendant was acquitted," an official from the Jeonju District Court told AFP Friday.
The judges acquitted Surinder Koli, saying courts had earlier mainly relied on his confession while convicting him, but they said they did not believe it had been voluntary.
Kastrati was earlier acquitted of charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences when the prosecution withdrew the charges.
The Paris criminal court acquitted a fifth man in the case.
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