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acquit vs joke

joke vs acquit

acquit is not a noun while joke is a noun.

acquit and joke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquit No No Yes No
joke Yes No Yes No
As verbs, joke is a hyponym of acquit; that is, joke 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
  • joke: act in a funny or teasing way
acquit (noun) joke (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
activity characterized by good humor
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
acquit (verb) joke (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 joke

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