acquit

[uh-kwit]

acquit Definition

• 1. to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge
• 2. to conduct oneself or perform in a specified way

Using acquit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.

• Example

  He was acquitted of the crime due to lack of evidence.

• Example

  She acquitted herself well in the interview.

• Example

  He acquitted himself honorably in battle.

acquit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquit

• exonerate
• absolve
• clear
• vindicate

Antonyms for acquit

• convict
• incriminate
• blame

Phrases with acquit

• acquit oneself

  to behave or perform in a particular way, especially in a difficult or challenging situation

  Example

  She acquitted herself well in the debate, despite being nervous.

• acquit oneself of

  to prove one's innocence or disprove a charge or accusation

  Example

  He was able to acquit himself of the charges against him.

• acquit someone of

  to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge

  Example

  The jury acquitted him of all charges.

Origins of acquit

from Old French 'acquiter', meaning 'to repay'

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Summary: acquit in Brief

'Acquit' [uh-kwit] is a verb that means to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge or to conduct oneself or perform in a specified way. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.' 'Acquit' can also be used to describe how someone behaves or performs, as in 'She acquitted herself well in the interview.' Synonyms for 'acquit' include 'exonerate,' 'absolve,' 'clear,' and 'vindicate.'