Synonyms of indict

indict

verb

in-ˈdīt 

as in to accuse

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

the grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuse
• prosecute
• incriminate
• blame
• impeach
• charge
• sue
• criticize
• defame
• criminate
• call (on)
• try
• impugn
• denounce
• condemn
• censure
• appeal
• chide
• implicate
• cite
• fault
• castigate
• summon
• reproach
• reprove
• arraign
• book
• rebuke
• report
• tax
• damn
• inform (against)
• retaliate
• inculpate
• name
• reprobate
• recriminate
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acquit
• vindicate
• exonerate
• absolve
• defend
• clear
• exculpate
• advocate
• justify
• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• champion
• shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indict

Even if crimes are committed while off-duty, as long as the individual responsible remains on base, their custody won't be handed over to Japan until they are indicted, according to the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

In the 485th District Court, and under an agreement with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, McLemore pleaded guilty to the top offense on which he had been indicted. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Police indicted that the child appeared nonverbal during the investigation. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

The men denied the allegations, and a grand jury declined to indict them. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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