1. (

• acquit ,
• assoil ,
• clear ,
• discharge ,
• exonerate ,
• exculpate

) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" ;

2. (

• behave ,
• acquit ,
• bear ,
• deport ,
• conduct ,
• comport ,
• carry ,

) behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" ;