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- pronunciation:
kwIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
acquits, acquitting, acquitted |
| definition 1: |
to clear (someone) of a charge or accusation, as in a court of law.
The victim's family was shocked when the defendant was acquitted of the murder.- synonyms:
- absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, justify, vindicate
- antonyms:
- arraign, condemn, convict, indict
- similar words:
- amnesty, discharge, dismiss, free, let off, pardon, remit, reprieve, respite, shrive
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| definition 2: |
to free (someone) from an obligation.
Out of gratitude for his deed, the lord acquitted him of his debt.- synonyms:
- absolve, excuse, exempt, forgive, free, release
- similar words:
- discharge, exonerate, liberate, relieve
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| definition 3: |
to conduct (oneself) as required or indicated.
She acquitted herself well in the interview.- synonyms:
- behave, comport, conduct
- similar words:
- act, carry, demean, manage
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| related words: |
absolve, behave, clear, excuse, justify, spare |
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| derivations: |
acquittal (n.), acquitter (n.) |
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