Acquit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈkwit/ ac·quit

Meaning & Definition of Acquit

Acquit (verb)

  1. to discharge completely (as from an accusation or obligation)
  2. to conduct (oneself) usually satisfactorily especially under stress
  3. to pay off (something, such as a claim or debt)

Acquit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from a charge of wrongdoing

    "acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime"

    similar: absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate
    related: atone (for), expiate, discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden, condone, excuse, whitewash, forgive, pardon, remit, avenge, redress, revenge
    opposite: criminate, incriminate
    near: accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict, convict

  2. to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

    "the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle"

    similar: bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit
    related: check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain, moderate, modulate, temper, act, impersonate, play
    near: act up, carry on, cut up, misbehave, misconduct

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Acquit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Acquit:

absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Acquit

Words with the opposite meaning of Acquit:

criminate, incriminate

Related Words for Acquit

atone (for), expiate, discharge, liberate, redeem, release, unburden, condone, excuse, whitewash, forgive, pardon, remit, avenge, redress, revenge, check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, quiet, repress, restrain, moderate, modulate

Near Antonyms of Acquit

accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict, convict, act up, carry on, cut up, misbehave, misconduct

Word Forms of Acquit

Inflections: acquitted, acquitting

Derived words: acquitter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Acquit

Middle English aquiten, borrowed from Anglo-French aquiter, from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + -quiter, verbal derivative of quite "free, discharged" quit:1

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Acquit

Words & Phrases Containing Acquit

acquit oneself, pour acquit

Frequently Asked Questions about Acquit

What does "Acquit" mean?

"Acquit" means to discharge completely (as from an accusation or obligation). As a verb, it is defined as: to discharge completely (as from an accusation or obligation). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Acquit"?

Other words for "Acquit" include absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate, bear, behave and carry. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Acquit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Acquit"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Acquit". Common alternatives include absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate, bear, behave, carry, comport and conduct.

What is the opposite of "Acquit"?

Antonyms of "Acquit" include criminate and incriminate. Near antonyms include accuse, arraign, charge and impeach.

How do you use "Acquit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Acquit" in a sentence: "acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime"; "the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle".

Is "Acquit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Acquit" is a verb.

Is "Acquit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Acquit" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Acquit"?

"Acquit" is pronounced /ə-ˈkwit/ and divided into syllables as ac·quit.