Definitions for acquit



Overview of verb acquit

The verb acquit has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate

(pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges")

2. behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry

(behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times")

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