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acquit vs relax

relax vs acquit

acquit and relax both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquit No No Yes No
relax No No Yes No
As verbs, relax is a hyponym of acquit; that is, relax 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
  • relax: become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
acquit (verb) relax (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges cause to feel relaxed
make less taut
become loose or looser or less tight
make less active or fast
become less severe or strict
make less severe or strict
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
Difference between acquit and relax

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