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acquit vs jest

jest vs acquit

acquit is not a noun while jest is a noun.

acquit and jest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquit No No Yes No
jest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jest is a hyponym of acquit; that is, jest 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
  • jest: act in a funny or teasing way
acquit (noun) jest (noun)
activity characterized by good humor
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
acquit (verb) jest (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act in a funny or teasing way
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between acquit and jest

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