v 1: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was
cleared of the murder charges" [syn: assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate] [ant: convict]
2: behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he
bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves
well during these difficult times" [syn: behave, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry]