Indict
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈdaɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Indict is a verb meaning (transitive) To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
Meaning
(transitive) To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
More Meanings
- (law, transitive) To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.
Example Sentences
a book that indicts modern values
his former manager was indicted for fraud
Having been indicted by the U.S. government for violating the anti-Serbian sanctions, Bobby blamed Jews and the N.Y. Times, "which is controlled by rich Jews."
Co-writer Jonathan Keasey has said the film will aim to indict “our nonstop, 24-7 media cycle that convicts and ruins the lives of so many people without any due process”.
Word Forms
- indicts
- indicting
- indicted
Synonyms for indict
Depending on context, synonyms include arraign, charge, inculpate, accriminate, accuse, appeach.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convict, prosecute, accuse, sue, acknowledge, try.
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