indictment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
US: /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

  1. A formal accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime.

    1. The indictment led to a trial soon after.
    2. His indictment on fraud charges shocked many people in the community.

  2. A sign that a system, society, etc. is very bad or wrong.

    1. The empty streets are an indictment of the city.
    2. The high unemployment rate is a clear indictment of current economic policies.

Synonyms

accusation charge allegation censure denunciation reproach
indictment transitive-verb

  1. To officially accuse someone of a crime, usually by a grand jury.

    1. They will indict him for theft today.
    2. The prosecutor decided to indict the suspect after reviewing the evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indictment" in English means: A formal accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime., A sign that a system, society, etc. is very bad or wrong..

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

Synonyms for "indictment": accusation, charge, allegation, censure, denunciation, reproach.

Example usage of "indictment": "The indictment led to a trial soon after.". More examples on the page.