| p. p. | 1. | Acquitted; set free; rid of. |
| v. t. | 1. | To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite. |
| 2. | To pay for; to atone for. | |
| 3. | To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge; - now followed by of before the charge, formerly by from; | |
| 4. | To clear one's self. |
| Verb | 1. | acquit - pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" Antonyms: convict - find or declare guilty; "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced" |
| 2. | acquit - behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" |
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