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Synonyms of arraign

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Another word for arraign is accuse. Other synonyms of arraign are charge, indict, inculpate, criminate and tax.

Synonyms and similar words for arraign

verbTo officially charge someone in a court of law.

  • appeachTo charge (someone) with a crime; to impeach.
  • inculpateTo imply the guilt of; to blame or incriminate.
  • indictTo make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand...
  • accuseTo charge with having committed a crime or offence.
  • becryTo accuse.
  • tax
  • chargeTo formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
  • criminateTo accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.
  • have up UKTo accuse, arrest, try for a criminal act.
  • incriminate
  • accriminate obsoleteTo accuse of a crime.

Meaning of arraign

  1. verb To officially charge someone in a court of law.
  2. verb To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.
  3. noun Arraignment.

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Questions about synonyms of arraign

What is another word for arraign?
Arraign has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as accuse, charge, indict, inculpate, criminate and tax.
What does arraign mean?
Arraign means to officially charge someone in a court of law.

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