Acquit

Verb (used with object), -quitted, -quitting.

to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty

They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.

to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.

to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

He acquitted himself well in battle.

to free or clear (oneself)

He acquitted himself of suspicion.

Antonyms

verb

blame , censure , condemn , convict , damn , denounce , doom , sentence

Synonyms

verb

absolve , blink at , clear , deliver , discharge , disculpate , exculpate , excuse , exonerate , free , let go , let off , let off the hook , liberate , release , relieve , vindicate , whitewash * , wink at * , wipe offnotes:one is absolved of blame or responsibility but is acquitted of a charge , usually a crime , act , bear , carry , comport , conduct , deport , performnotes:one is absolved of blame or responsibility but is acquitted of a charge , behave , demean , do , quit , amnesty , pardon , parole , reprieve