Antonyms for acquitted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-kwit

Phonetic Transcription : əˈkwɪt

Definition of acquitted

Origin : "freed, exonerated," 1670s, past participle adjective from acquit (v.). Formerly in this sense was acquit (late 14c.), perhaps on analogy of pps. such as hit.

verb announce removal of blame
verb behave some way

Example sentences :

"Acquitted by a smile from Amelia, worth all our acclamations," said Mrs. Beaumont.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Their very simplicity and ignorance would have acquitted them.
Extract from : « The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 » by Various

He would like to say a few words, while there is time, to those who would have acquitted him.
Extract from : « Apology » by Plato

On this wise the ambassadors were acquitted of all concern in the matter and dismissed.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

Soon he had acquitted himself of his stewardship and given the check into her hand.
Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden

All of its defenders have acquitted themselves loyally and nobly.
Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott

Two were banged; Paten and another, named Collier, acquitted.
Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

Let us follow the doctor, and see how he acquitted himself in his diplomacy.
Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever

I was tried ten days after by a military commission, and acquitted.
Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

It is needless to say that I acquitted myself of the duty with much delight.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Synonyms for acquitted

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