acquit acquit /əˈkwɪt/

verb

1. () Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges  ( assoil [Archaic] , clear , exculpate , acquit , discharge , exonerate )
   pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
    The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   
2. Behave in a certain manner  ( acquit , bear , comport , behave , carry , conduct , deport )
   behave in a certain manner
    She carried herself well
   She carried herself well
    He bore himself with dignity
   he bore himself with dignity
    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
   They conducted themselves well during these difficult times