acquit | Definition of acquit

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of acquit

absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Words Related to acquit

atone (for), expiate

discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden

condone, excuse, whitewash

forgive, pardon, remit

avenge, redress, revenge

Near Antonyms of acquit

accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict

Antonyms of acquit

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 of acquit

bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit

Words Related to acquit

check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain

moderate, modulate, temper

act, impersonate, play

Near Antonyms of acquit

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