acquit
The word “acquit” has 2 syllables: ac-quit
It's pronounced as /əˈkwɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for acquit?
In the thesaurus, “acquit” has 57 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acquit along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acquit
- absolve
- act
- avenge
- bear
- behave
- blink at
- carry
- check
- clear
- collect
- comport
- compose
- condone
- conduct
- constrain
- contain
- control
- curb
- deliver
- demean
- deport
- discharge
- disculpate
- exculpate
- excuse
- exonerate
- expiate
- forgive
- free
- handle
- impersonate
- inhibit
- let go
- let off
- let off the hook
- liberate
- moderate
- modulate
- pardon
- perform
- play
- quiet
- quit
- redeem
- redress
- release
- relieve
- remit
- repress
- restrain
- revenge
- temper
- unburden
- vindicate
- whitewash
- wink at
- wipe off
Antonyms for acquit
- accuse
- act up
- arraign
- blame
- carry on
- censure
- charge
- condemn
- convict
- criminate
- cut up
- damn
- denounce
- doom
- fail
- halt
- hold
- impeach
- incarcerate
- incriminate
- indict
- keep
- limit
- misbehave
- misconduct
- punish
- restrain
- sentence
- stop
Meanings of acquit
- verb
- To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
- To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
- Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
- To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
- To clear oneself.
- To release, to rescue, to set free.
- To pay for; to atone for.
Example Sentences
- The jury decided to acquit the defendant after reviewing all the evidence.
- She was relieved when the judge decided to acquit her of all charges.
- His actions in court helped acquit him of any wrongdoing.
- The lawyer worked tirelessly to acquit his client of the accusations.
- Despite the accusations, the evidence was insufficient to acquit him of the crime.
On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acquit, such as: absolve, accuse, act, act up, arraign, avenge, bear.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- pay
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- sacrifice
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- yield