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- pronunciation:
kwIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
acquits, acquitting, acquitted |
| definition: |
to free from a charge of breaking the law; declare not guilty.
We were not very surprised that the judge acquitted the old woman.- antonyms:
- condemn, convict, indict
- similar words:
- discharge, dismiss, free, let off, pardon
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| related words: |
behave, excuse, spare |
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| derivations: |
acquittal (n.), acquitter (n.) |
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