Dictionary Check: acquitted

"acquitted" is a valid word!

Scrabble 21 points
Words with Friends 23 points

Definition

adjective

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

Example: "he stands acquitted on all charges"
Synonyms:
verb

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

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

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Example: "You should act like an adult"

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