indict

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈdaɪt/
US: /ɪnˈdaɪt/

  1. To officially accuse someone of a crime.

    1. The grand jury will indict him tomorrow.
    2. They didn't indict her because of a lack of evidence.

  2. To show that something is bad or wrong.

    1. This book indicts society's obsession with wealth.
    2. The report aims to indict the government's failed policies.

Synonyms

accuse charge arraign incriminate
indict noun

  1. A formal written statement accusing someone of a crime, presented to a court for approval.

    1. The indict was read in court.
    2. A grand jury issued an indict against the suspect yesterday.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indict" in English means: To officially accuse someone of a crime., To show that something is bad or wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "indict" is /ɪnˈdaɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈdaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indict": accuse, charge, arraign, incriminate.

Example usage of "indict": "The grand jury will indict him tomorrow.". More examples on the page.