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Synonyms of indict

11 similar words

Another word for indict is accuse. Other synonyms of indict are incriminate, charge and arraign.

Synonyms and similar words for indict

verbTo make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury...

  • arraignTo officially charge someone in a court of law.
  • chargeTo formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
  • inculpateTo imply the guilt of; to blame or incriminate.
  • accuseTo charge with having committed a crime or offence.
  • becryTo accuse.
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  • criminateTo accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.
  • have up UKTo accuse, arrest, try for a criminal act.
  • incriminateTo accuse or bring criminal charges against.
  • accriminate obsoleteTo accuse of a crime.
  • appeach archaicTo charge (someone) with a crime; to impeach.

Meaning of indict

  1. verb To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
  2. verb To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

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Questions about synonyms of indict

What is another word for indict?
Indict has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as accuse, incriminate, charge and arraign.
What does indict mean?
Indict means to accuse of wrongdoing; charge.

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