acquit meaning

acquit as a verb

1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
   • The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

   Synonyms: assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate

   Opposite: convict

   Type of: pronounce

   Kinds: vindicate, whitewash, purge

   Related forms: acquittal

2. behave in a certain manner
   • She carried herself well
   • he bore himself with dignity
   • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

   Synonyms: behave, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry

   Type of: hold, act

   Kinds: fluster, assert, deal, walk around, pose

How to pronounce acquit

acquit is pronounced /əˈkwɪt/ in British English and /əˈkwɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with acquit

• fit
• hit
• submit
• split
• sit
• bit
• commit
• slit
• admit
• transmit
• knit
• pit
• wit
• emit
• spit
• kit
• lit
• omit
• writ
• befit
• unfit
• git
• nit
• brit