acquit

verbs

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exculpate, exonerate
is derived from
acquittal
antonym
convict
behave in a certain manner
"She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport