
acquit
v 1: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was
cleared of the murder charges" [syn: {assoil}, {clear},
{discharge}, {exonerate}, {exculpate}] [ant: {convict}]
2: behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he
bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves
well during these difficult times" [syn: {behave}, {bear},
{deport}, {conduct}, {comport}, {carry}]
[also: {acquitting}, {acquitted}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0