acquit
/əˈkwɪt/
verb
- To officially decide in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a crime.
- Many people were surprised when the court chose to acquit the businessman of all charges.
- After a long trial, the judge had to acquit the accused because the witness changed her story.
- The jury decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
- To behave or perform in a particular way, especially in a difficult situation.
- Despite the pressure, she acquitted herself well during the job interview.
- The young soldier acquitted himself bravely in his first battle.
- He acquitted himself with honor in the debate, winning respect from both sides.