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acquit vs backslap

backslap vs acquit

acquit and backslap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquit No No Yes No
backslap No No Yes No
As verbs, backslap is a hyponym of acquit; that is, backslap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acquit:
  • acquit: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • backslap: display excessive cordiality (towards)
acquit (verb) backslap (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself display excessive cordiality (towards)
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Difference between acquit and backslap

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