acquit

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по признанию кого-либо невиновным в уголовном обвинении или для описания того, как кто-то действует или ведёт себя в определённой ситуации.

A verb used to indicate the act of declaring someone not guilty of a criminal charge, or to describe how someone performs or behaves in a particular situation.

1. Pronounce not guiltyB2formallegal

   To officially decide and state that someone is not guilty of a crime.

   Оправдать

   • The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
   • He was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
   • The court acquitted her after a lengthy trial.

   Synonymsabsolveclearexoneratefreelet offvindicate

   Antonymscondemnconvict

2. Behave in a certain mannerC1formal

   To perform or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in a challenging situation.

   Проявить себя

   • She acquitted herself well during the difficult interview.
   • The young soldier acquitted himself bravely in battle.
   • He acquitted himself with honor in the debate.

   Synonymsbehavecomportconductperform