acquit

[uh-kwit] / əˈkwɪt /

VERB

announce removal of blame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolve clear discharge exonerate free let go vindicate

STRONG

deliver exculpate excuse liberate release relieve whitewash

WEAK

blink at disculpate let off let off the hook wink at wipe off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuse blame charge condemn convict hold incarcerate incriminate punish sentence

STRONG

keep limit restrain

WEAK

censure damn denounce doom

VERB

behave some way

Synonyms

STRONG

act bear carry comport conduct deport perform

Antonyms

STRONG

fail halt stop

WEAK

blame censure condemn convict damn denounce doom sentence

Example Sentences

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The jury declined to comment on what prompted them to acquit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"We expect the court to acquit Ms Esfandiari," her lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP before Thursday's ruling.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Yes, but juries acquit charges based on conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

One judge voted to acquit him, and another is yet to vote.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

It is also up to you to acquit when guilt has not been proven.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers