pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

[ Syn: assoil , clear , discharge , exonerate , exculpate ]

behave in a certain manner; She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity; They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

[ Syn: behave , behave , bear , bear , deport , deport , conduct , conduct , comport , comport , carry , carry ]