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ACQUIT

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Acquit.

How to pronounce acquit:

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Acquit - as a verb

Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Example: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assoil6clear7discharge16exculpate20exonerate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judge14label7pronounce13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
convict14

Behave in a certain manner

Example: "She carried herself well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear6behave14carry10comport13conduct12deport9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear6carry10hold8act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges."
"The defense attorney managed to acquit his client by proving his innocence."
"The judge's ruling was to acquit the defendant on the grounds of self-defense."
"The evidence presented in court was not sufficient for the jury to acquit the defendant."
"The jury's decision to acquit the defendant surprised many people."
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Word Game Points

Is ACQUIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acquit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACQUIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is ACQUIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acquit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACQUIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ACQUIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acquit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACQUIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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