Indict
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Indict [in-dahyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To charge with an offense or crime.

  • To charge with a crime by finding of a jury.

  • To officially charge with a crime.

  • To officially charge with wrongdoing.

Example

"He got indicted for fraud and corruption."

"As per the proceedings, the jury is more inclined towards indicting him for a murder."

Synonyms

Arraign, Censure, Charge, Impeach, Incriminate, Prosecute, Criminate, Defame, Castigate, Denounce

Antonyms

Exonerate, Free, Absolve, Acquit, Defend, Exculpate, Advocate, Forgive, Clear, Justify, Excuse, Pardon