acquit

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

Example Sentences

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

The court decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Example Expressions

acquit oneself well

Synonyms

clear, exonerate, absolve, discharge, release

Entry 1

clear, exonerate, absolve, discharge

Entry 2

absolve, exonerate, clear, release

Antonyms

convict, condemn, blame, indict

Entry 1

convict, condemn, blame, indict

Entry 2

convict, condemn, blame

Collocations

acquit completely, acquit charges, acquit defendant, jury acquits, acquit the defendant, acquit of charges, acquit oneself

Entry 1

acquit completely, acquit charges, acquit defendant, jury acquits

Entry 2

acquit the defendant, acquit of charges, acquit oneself